Whats wrong with these players going to Europe?

Question

I don't understand what's wrong with these people going to Europe for more cash. They are living the American dream by playing in the NBA, which is the most competitive basketball league in the world. They make millions of dollars, and there basically celebrities because of their exposure. So why would they go to Europe for more money, it just seems stupid to me. They already make more in one season then we make in a lifetime.

Answer 1

The fact that all NBA players (and other sports for that matter) are overpaid is a given. So your question is valid, why go to Europe? Unfortunately those who have...always want more and they will certainly get it with the way the Euro is out performing the Dollar. The NBA is the most competitive basketball league on the planet, but the Europeans are out to change that.

Just like the American stockmarket has declined in view of the stronger EU and Chinese markets so will the NBA if Europe buys enough competitors. The sad fact is american investors are hurting their own country by investing in foreign markets and so are the NBA players who have left likewise. All for more money.

So that feeling of betrayal I detect in your question is understandable.

But if you are of the opinion that the USA is just such a better place to live, then you are selling the rest of the world short. Europe is a fine place to live and the media is a bit friendlier which, if I were an athlete, might be enough extra to lure me away from the good ol' US of A.

Answer 2

money really makes the world go round

Answer 3

Okay let me tell u this i live in europe and its beautiful and amazing here but i couldnt and cant stay here for life so theyll relize tht and get baq on the sattle baq to the NBa but until then let them be..pluz the euroleague is pretty good too

Answer 4

easy, euro is bigger than dollar

Answer 5

Stating the obvious: the weak dollar. It's a great economic move. Though basketball is a game it is also these players career. They are professionals at what they do and just like any other professionals in any other profession part of the objective is to make as much money as you can. The European league has no salary cap so it's an oppurtune time for basketball players to make loads of money. Remember, all they do is ask for the money, it's the owners that pay it!

Answer 6

Why not? Is the American Dream SOOOO different from the dreams of people from countries around the world? I'm guessing that you don't realize that the Euro is stronger than the Dollar right now. Instead of opting for college, Brandon Jennings can play in Italy for one season and return to the NBA. What is so wrong with that?