As of midnight today, the NBA and its players entered into a lock-out. This means that, at least for the time being, there will be no more NBA basketball to be played and watched. Why is there a lockout? Answer: It's ALL about the money! The players want more and the owners want a hard cap (which I actually agree with). Why should the players get more? They already make enough, and so do the owners and commisioner crew! As far as I see it, the players are going to starve the league into submission while clown David Stern and his crew of game-fixing officials and people cower in fear. If that doesn't happen, then we can kiss the league goodbye forever. What is basketball? Is it about entertainment, or money or media prestige? NO! It's a game that we all love and cherish, and it stirs up great emotions and memories. For me, it's always going to go back to when I first started watching the Raptors. That team was tough, with many veterans to back up a much younger and more athletic Vince Carter. Who can forget the 2001 team taking out the New York Knicks and then duking it out with Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers? The next season was also memorable, seeing the team come back to the playoffs after losing 13 games in a row, all without Vince! Antonio Davis was key that year, and he helped lead the team to duke it out with the Detroit Pistons. For me, that's where it's at. Heart, hustle, determination, and a willingness to be loyal: this is what Raps fans want. Say no to the league's current direction! Demand change, and go watch the Jays or Leafs instead. I'll just close by embedding a great Bruce Blitz video down below:
By the way, here's the official press release from the league. Have a good day!
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