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Years ago
Should the nbl become semi pro?
$300k is seriously low.
I believe NZNBL teams usually spend around $350-$450k (the latter figure been teams like the Saints and Pistons)
Teams just have to be fiscally responsible. Just because there is a $1m salary cap, doesn't obligate them to spend it entirely.
It's important that teams pay market value for the "second-tier" players like Bennie Lewis, Kerry Williams, Ben Allen, Jeremiah Trueman.
Just have to make sure they dont overpay these players, as it will greatly reduce the chances of getting stud imports and/or good Australian players back from overseas.
I like the fact that nobody was willing to give Dillon a go.
He priced himself out of the market, and its good to see no team gave in and took him on board.
