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NBA players who can not opt out

I meant passed in lockout

The difference is more than that isn't it. Mills' qualifying offer was for $1.2M, payable over twelve months, five months of which has already passed in free agency, with no end in sight at the time Mills signed in China (i.e $100k per month).

In China he is apparently being paid $1.5m to play for four months, and can play elsewhere at the end of March (i.e. $375k per month). That is a big pay difference.

Great post Anon, that is what I am talking about, China have them locked in and have spent a lot doing it. Stern would have to be concerned that these players actions may effect the leagues rising popularity and profile in China also.

Mills's Qualyfing Contract (of $1.2M) doesn't mean he's gonna be there at the final end.

Panther, Sean Marks who has never been on big $ and is currently a free agent sat back and used the lockout to let his body heal so he can get himself into the best position to get another contract as did a lot of other players (he had offers). My point is that there were plenty of other opportunities during the lockout and because they chased the $ and now they have to live with their decisions. China isn't going to give up any of these players without a fight.

See where you are going anon with the Portland offer. For mine though to say no to 1.5 and hope the NBA started and he got what you say is a big risk IMO

Come on Mystro, a tad ridiculous to compare Mills to LeBron and Durant. The latter could retire now and live in luxury the rest of their lives. Patty is at the bottom end and relies on this income to live. Unfortunately the players Union don't look at it from those players point f view. They are run and influenced by the big name bg paid players. They also don't take into consideration the blue collared workers who lose incomes from them not playing.

I'm not laughing at Patty alone, him and every other player that signed for a year in China can share in my mockery while guys like Lebron and Durant spent their time engaging with fans and putting on games waiting this drama out.

So easy to see the Tall Poppey syndrome is alive and well in basketball circles.

Patty is a very talented bball player who has been a fine example for his people and this country. Similar to Sean Marks he seems to be a great locker room presence etc.

So you are Patty and on $200K to play in Melbourne. Someone offers you $1.5 M. What are you gonna do?

If he stays here and doesnt get an NBA gig he ends up making 200K (at most) for the rest of his career and will have to start looking for jobs for after retirement.

Even if he never gets back to the NBA and eventually lands in Oz again I still can't believe that people here would bag him for taking the money. With an anxtra million or so he could be set for life. Why would anyone deny him that opportunity?

Sport = business. Players should not be expected to be loyal and the expense of their life and career. AFL players etc have the right idea. Clubs show no loyalty so why should the players?

Just ask Corletto about loyalty!

lol at being stuck playing in a shitty chinese league for a year while everyone else is back in the NBA

Without a clearance through the Chinese Association to FIBA, no player is able to play in another league. They can leave their teams, and China, but will be unable to play in the NBA.
So what do they do?
Play the rest of the Chinese season for the Millions they signed on for, and go back to NBA in March, or leave China and not get paid at all, and still have to wait until March to play in the NBA anyway.

Seems simple really.

Could this affect Patty's chances for the future in the NBA?
Who would want to give another player an opportunity to prove themselves?

While some stuck in China wanna go to court to see if they can get out.

FIBA clearance is required.