re: Barkley says he never "cheated" to get a title

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the people who created the "titles" argument are why these teams form

i'm thinking of writing an article on that

you reap what you sow, irrational-emotional thinkers

you want to promote the irrationality of using team stats to define players' careers? well then players will adapt to that paradigm to increase their shot at a title. you don't get to have it both ways

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Well said. Post your article once it's complete.

So who are the arbiters of which player is "doing it right"? Which teams did KD have the green light to join? The whole thing is ridiculous.

Players in every sport join teams because they've functional front offices, a great support system and the opportunity to win now. And in a "max deal" driven league like the NBA, players like KD are pretty much making the same money regardless of location.

I don't understand why KD is drawing criticism for signing with GS. So is there a list created/maintained by NBA superfans that dictate where superstars are allowed to play? How's that work- Milwaukee, Phoenix are ok because then you would have "earned" your championship. Golden State or the Cavs are out because you wouldn't have earned it. What about up and coming teams? What if KD signed with Boston or Toronto or Portland? Would that be "cheating" also?

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you want to promote the irrationality of using team stats to define players' careers? well then players will adapt to that paradigm to increase their shot at a title. you don't get to have it both ways

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You can have it both ways if the system is designed to prevent it from happening.

If the max salary was larger (or non-existent) in the NBA, it would be much tougher for players to collude in the way they are now. When every team can pretty much offer the same deal, of course these players focus on other aspects.