dk7th wrote:some of these players make 20 million a year. unimaginable yet trying to think pragmatically... a man doesn't need more than x amount a year to live well and provide for a family and descendants. it's an ego trip for some and an example of low character. for others they realize that winning takes sacrifice of several different kinds and money viz a viz value viz a viz winning is a central part of this.

"tax implications?" what utter rubbish!

Not sure what your point is regarding players making $20 mil. Are you jealous? No on is stopping you from going out and making as much money as you possibly can. There are very few athletes that take less money. The point of this thread is that Lebron chose Miami knowing that the tax implications would equalize his "NET" salary compared to signing in NY. So essentially he is making as much in Miami playing with his buddies, as he would have made in NY with a max deal. Really not a difficult concept to understand. Of course you obviously have a problem with high player salaries and try to compare what a professional athlete makes with what an ordinary Joe makes.....rationalizing that players should give back since they (and families) are set. Unfortunately life does not work that way in a capitalistic, market driven society. You claim you are a business owner....surprised that you don't understand this concept.