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Message: [QUOTE="HopJim, post: 4223689, member: 6986"] Some good points; some that misrepresent facts in this VERY lengthy assessment. Agree that the new CBA appears to assume they have power that may develop but not here today. Disagree on the amount of money foreign players make. While Diana makes millions, that money is only for a relatively few. As an example, German Pro and B league players make $1-2+K per month, Polish league players make $2-15K a month. They typically play a few months a year. True, they do not pay taxes and get free housing but most do not ride first class or play in arenas larger than 3-5K. Some European teams go out of business each year with their players flying home at their own expense. Slots are limited with teams having limits on the number of US players. For Tarasi and a limited number of top-level players, European basketball will set them up for life. For most, balancing US and foreign basketball is a tough balancing act. [/QUOTE]