Insterestingly, Hawks Center Etan Thomas maintains a blog under Hoopshype.com, and he has something called "21 Questions," which is, well, basically 21 questions that discuss some prominent issues about basketball in America. And of course, for the sake of generating public opinion and having a say on such "important matters," here are some points to consider.
[Just see the blog for Thomas' questions]
On Question 2
The Wes Leonard incident sends an important message across all high school sports programs abroad: One, be strict with the medical tests that their players would have to undergo. Two, school should NOT let players who have potential medical problems to participate in tournaments that might put their health in danger.
On Question 3
Why should the NBA have a separate protocol implemented for concussions, when this should be normally included in the league's procedures for handling injuries in general. Shouldn't concussions be included as one of the common possible injuries that a player can have?
On Question 4
Blake Griffin should move soon. Moving, but at the same time, staying? Do you even get what this means?
On Question 7
Chris Bosh might not have been the only one who cried, but certainly, he cried the saddest tears of his life. Enjoy being in South Beach, Bosh.
On Question 11
Here is something debatable. It is true that the Thunder rose and became a contender despite being a small market, and this could imply that there simply is no disadvantage for those who do not "begin big," so to say. It is also true (and laudable at that) that proper management plays a big part in making teams successful. But then, come to think about it. If Kevin Durant bailed out on the Thunder, could they have the same level of recovery as the Lakers or the Celtics had during the past years? I don't think so. Maybe at this point, fans can curse and cry foul over the inequality that exists in the NBA.
On Question 12
Easy topic to tackle for employees. Of course, you can't openly rant about your boss. 'Nuff said. On the other hand, it appears that David Stern, especially this year, seems to be a tyrant of some sorts, all, as the upper level management claims, for the benefit of the NBA. Yes, Etan, interesting.
On Questions 16-18
It's good to hear that Union director Billy Hunter has already stepped in (never mind Woj's angle to it, we know that he's one of the worst, according to public opinion, columnists of Y! Sports) to do the negotiations, proof enough that the players would want to avoid a lockout. But when worse comes to worst, would both parties agree on something definite just to prevent this lockout? And also, if it is in the interest of the league (and the players as well) to have another 82-game season, why did they not process this at an earlier date?
Also, the proposal to split revenues and get rid of the salary cap makes sense. Teams can spend without any limit, signing anyone by as little or by as much, while the NBA benefits by getting half of whatever these teams earn. But the question is, will this be actually beneficial to small-market teams, and to some extent, those who belong to the big-market ones?
On Question 21
Since this blog has a bias towards the Purple and Gold, it would be worthwhile to entertain Thomas' question with these three words: Everybody Loves L.A…. And Kobe, especially.
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