The NBA encountered another pitfall today as the players association rejected the latest labor deal proposed by the league and began disbanding.
In the past year we've seen two professional sports' seasons in jeopardy due to monetary disagreements. The NFL nearly didn't settle a dispute about owners not being able to equally distribute $9 billion. No, the NBA can't decide how to evenly split the league's revenue among the owners and the players and the 2011-2012 season may not happen at all.
Why are our most popular entertainers selfish to the point of not playing because they will lose out on a just few million bucks. Yes, I know the quality of life they are used to at their current salaries may change and this could result in them not being able to pay for their Bently's and mansions—wait, what am I saying? Who pays their check anyway?
It is the fans that lose out when superstars think it is in their best interest to play only for money. We pay the admission price, we fill the stands, we support their charities and events. Basically, without us there wouldn't be a sport for them to play.
The NBA players want to lockout their season, well I say so should the fans. If, and when there is pro basketball played again in America the fans should not be present.
