The Sayer and the Namer

European Thieves!

I'm really bummed about all of the chatter about our NBA stars (Kobe and LeBron) going to Europe to play in the Euro league. It's just not right! Word is that there are billionaire owners of several Euro teams that are willing to pay LeBron $50 million a year. He's currently making a mere $20 million. Now I know that people go where the money is, and of course I have no problem with people wanting to get paid well....but $50 million a year to play basketball? Seriously, how much money does one single man need? Not only that, but he'd have to leave America. I know that sounds awfully separatist, but honestly! I'm not huge fans of either guy (even though they are both incredible to watch), but DON'T GO!

However, upon further consideration, I guess it's only a matter of time before our international stars go...international. David Beckham is like a God in England, and he defected to come to America to try to make soccer a tiny bit more popular (I don't think it's worked). Also, we have Yao, Manu, Dirk, and others who come to the NBA from all over the world. Obviously it isn't too uncommon for American sports to recruit internationally, but it just shouldn't be reversed! I guess we'll just have to wait and see; neither Kobe or LeBron have contract negotiations for 2 years, and a lot can happen between now and then.

On a relatively unrelated note, I think it's really funny that LeBron's new nickname is LBJ. Add that to King James, and we have a solid case of hero worship!

On a completely unrelated note, hooray for James Blake! He just beat Roger Federer, and will move on to the semifinals! Good job, man!

Can you tell that I'm slightly obsessed with the Olympics? It's true. I will go through serious withdrawls on August 24th. What will I do at 7:00 each night? I'll be lost.

posted by Erin @ 10:38 AM