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**viagsjicguara** · 02-07-2007, 09:44 PM

It doesn't offend me one bit. You think these guys particpate in these gimmick events for the fans? for the crowd? Yeah, sure they do. I can almost gurantee you that about 80% of the players that participate in the skills competition, or the 3 point shootout or the dunk contest are just in it for the money.

Is it the "RIGHT" thing to say? Probably not. Everyone's opinion is different, but personally I won't rip the guy for being honest.

YOu may be right, but i think this damaged his character. You want players that apreciate being in the league, and know that its a privilege to be in the league. This is somewhat disrespectful to the league. And it looks like he may be replaced after all.

The NBA is looking to remove Chicago Bulls rookie Tyrus Thomas from the all-star slam-dunk competition and replace him, a prominent agent has told us. Thomas was fined $10,000 by the league after telling reporters he didn't really care about going for anything but the money. Thomas said he was "going out there, get my check and call it a day." "The league is looking to replace him," the agent said. Orlando Sentinel

02-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#14
viagsjicguara Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	It doesn't offend me one bit. You think these guys particpate in these gimmick events for the fans? for the crowd? Yeah, sure they do. I can almost gurantee you that about 80% of the players that participate in the skills competition, or the 3 point shootout or the dunk contest are just in it for the money. Is it the "RIGHT" thing to say? Probably not. Everyone's opinion is different, but personally I won't rip the guy for being honest. YOu may be right, but i think this damaged his character. You want players that apreciate being in the league, and know that its a privilege to be in the league. This is somewhat disrespectful to the league. And it looks like he may be replaced after all. The NBA is looking to remove Chicago Bulls rookie Tyrus Thomas from the all-star slam-dunk competition and replace him, a prominent agent has told us. Thomas was fined $10,000 by the league after telling reporters he didn't really care about going for anything but the money. Thomas said he was "going out there, get my check and call it a day." "The league is looking to replace him," the agent said. Orlando Sentinel
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