Comments on: The NBA Is Losing Its Competitive Edge

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:42:19 +0000

I would definitely prefer to see the best American talent stay in the United States…as a fan of the NBA. As an agent, I want the players going wherever makes them most happy. If I have a client who ONLY cares about the money, then my ears are open to any Olympiacos offer.

By: David_Baez

David_Baez — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:24:21 +0000

Yeah Darren whole-heartedly agree but that is where the true paradox begins; Increasing competion within the NBA might ultimately hinder the NBA and increase their competition…So here’s the question; would you rather the Knicks be able to get Lebron and Flash at an unmatchable amount or would you rather allow the Olympiacos to make an offer that cant even be matched due to the restrictions in the NBA? hmm I don’t know yet and it’s still too early to see players of that caliber jump ship but as perceptions of those leagues change (i.e more players jumping over after or maybe during highschool) we shall see

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:25:59 +0000

It would kill competitive balance, with teams like the NY Knicks paying ridiculous sums to get LeBron and D-Wade with absolutely no problem.

By: Cruz

Cruz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:10:14 +0000

By teams.. i mean Barcelona and other teams looked to invest or create an MLS team to progress growing players here in US. which would give players major exposure and chance for great growth on the pitch…but.. with money being tight and USA experiencing tough times..negotiations have been eroded for the time being.

By: Cruz

Cruz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:07:07 +0000

I find this similar to what some European soccer teams are trying to do in the MLS. MLS teams can sign an allotted amount of players to contracts that are uncapped that can help build their franchise. In doing so they seek to get international stars (beckam, blanco, montero..and the list goes one) and they only way they can lure them is with creativity and lucrative contracts that can payout better than the restricted cap contracts they are getting. Good article/comments.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:37:16 +0000

Haha it’s all good. We all appreciate your comments.

By: david baez

david baez — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:35:57 +0000

Man you can tell I wrote that response walking from one class to another just by the grammer lol I look like I need to go “takes” (take*) a revising class or two.

By: David A. Baez

David A. Baez — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:21:47 +0000

I truly believe that the executives in the NBA need to go back and takes a Macro Economics class. Now no knock on their knowledge or expertise but placing a ceiling on NBA salaries (salary caps) works in a controlled environment to stimulate competition and “protect” owners from holdouts, manipulative play and ultimately bankruptcy (after the need to raise prices, to match expenditures, decreases demand). The problem is the NBA no longer is part of some vacuum and are facing competition that has no restrictions. So if they continue to promote competition within the NBA they are increasing competition and threats from other leagues. The more restricted the NBA environment comes the more creativity and innovation becomes hindered. It is true that competition in the NBA is better than ever (8 seeds are no longer push overs in the first round) but the NBA is hurting themselves on a grander scale. This CBA is going to be quite interesting and it just might determine how big that object, in the rear view mirror, becomes.