Donovan, other players considering not playing

[oneye]

Likely due to social issues I’m guessing, Don may not play.

 

[RJF]

So if they choose not to play do they forfeit their pay?

 

[oneye]

So if they choose not to play do they forfeit their pay?

I believe a portion of it yes.

 

[heathmc]

So with this and the issue with Rudy is Don gonna end up being another Irving? Hope this pattern don’t keep up.

 

[DasJazz]

This is dumb.

 

[SoUjazzfan]

It would be kind of a bummer to have players sit out, but you can certainly understand their motivation. Whether for the Covid or social reasons it's an opportunity for them to express their concerns and follow their conscience. I think most fans will support the individual decisions which ever way they go.

 

[oneye]

Update, Donovan says it’s not true?

 

[DasJazz]

It would be kind of a bummer to have players sit out, but you can certainly understand their motivation. Whether for the Covid or social reasons it's an opportunity for them to express their concerns and follow their conscience. I think most fans will support the individual decisions which ever they they go.

Sports, just like music, bring people together. They should play. They can even do NBA sponsored infomercials on fighting racism, etc.

 

[homeytennis]

If the report were true the NBA ought to have a three week summer league like tourney in Vegas and call it good.

 

[oneye]

And the reason Donovan is considering not playing......he doesn’t want to risk his max extension, I don’t support this near as much as if he was standing for social justice. He’s getting his money almost no matter what, and there’s plenty of time to get ready for a season, and you’re 23 dude.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

And the reason Donovan is considering not playing......he doesn’t want to risk his max extension, I don’t support this near as much as if he was standing for social justice. He’s getting his money almost no matter what, and there’s plenty of time to get ready for a season, and you’re 23 dude.

Dude they’ve had a two month layoff with minimal training no training camp, and Bogdanovic is out putting more on his plate. The risk of major injury is much greater. Be a little fair to the guy, idiot!!

 

[cowhide]

So players get criticized for protecting their assets but the Organizations are full steam ahead regardless of the consequences to their players in order to make money and promote their business. Sorry but I think the league should have cancelled the rest of the season for everyone's sake. So DM goes out and plays and gets a serious injury then all the naysayers are going to pitch in. NBA is a business and players are smart to protect their business. Corporations do what makes them the most money why shouldn't individuals do the same.