Posted by Andrew:

I'm no tax expert, but wouldn't the players have to pay taxes to the Greek government?

Posted by fishmike:

good.. I hope they do go. I hope Deng, OK4, KG, etc all go there. Eventually Zach will make the all star game if enough of those guys bolt

I look at the state of this country after 8 years and it makes me sick. No twin towers, Bin Laden stil at large, we bomb the middle east, gas (coincidentally) goes up to $4.50 the dollar is sinking like a lead zeppelin, banks are tanking from the mortage crisis but its all OK because the government sent me a check for $900 so I could do my part to stimulate the economy.

Assholes

On a side note that money went to 3 drinking binges, a day at the racetrack and a rub and tug... just so you guys know I did my part (to help the economy that is)

Posted by Panos:

Posted by Andrew:

I'm no tax expert, but wouldn't the players have to pay taxes to the Greek government?

Yeah, I don't know why everyone keeps claiming "tax-free" like its some kind of fact.

Posted by BRIGGS:

Posted by Andrew:

I'm no tax expert, but wouldn't the players have to pay taxes to the Greek government?

It's true--the teams take care of the taxes for the players as well as living expenses

Posted by tkf:

Posted by djsunyc:

Childress leaving Hawks to join Greek franchise

Restricted free agent confirms signing with Olympiakos of Greece

"It's official, I just signed," Childress said by phone Wednesday morning from Athens, where he and agent Jim Tanner will be until Friday. "I think it was . . . a situation where I didn't know who to expect coming in, coming over to Athens. But it's a great city and a great organization. They do whatever they can to make you feel at home."

The deal is the most lucrative current contract in European basketball and the biggest in Euroleague history. It's also another step in the globalization of the game, a trend that got a huge boost recently when the top-rated U.S. high school player, California native Brandon Jennings, opted for a contract with an Italian team over playing at Arizona.

good deal for childress, but honestly, I don't see how this is a big step in the globalization of the game, a lot of americans who don't make the NBA play overseas, a lot.. childress is a role player at best, and now he is getting paid good money overseas... good for him... In the grand scheme, this is just another average NBA player going overseas..... nothing new...

Posted by tkf:

Posted by djsunyc:

Childress leaving Hawks to join Greek franchise

Restricted free agent confirms signing with Olympiakos of Greece

"It's official, I just signed," Childress said by phone Wednesday morning from Athens, where he and agent Jim Tanner will be until Friday. "I think it was . . . a situation where I didn't know who to expect coming in, coming over to Athens. But it's a great city and a great organization. They do whatever they can to make you feel at home."


Childress is not a player who didn't make a team!!! He gets major minutes in the NBA so for him to go to Greece ( My Team by the Way Thrill le Ole) rather then the NBA it shows players they have options. If more players start realizing that the Euro is worth double the dollar it could become a trend.
The deal is the most lucrative current contract in European basketball and the biggest in Euroleague history. It's also another step in the globalization of the game, a trend that got a huge boost recently when the top-rated U.S. high school player, California native Brandon Jennings, opted for a contract with an Italian team over playing at Arizona.

good deal for childress, but honestly, I don't see how this is a big step in the globalization of the game, a lot of americans who don't make the NBA play overseas, a lot.. childress is a role player at best, and now he is getting paid good money overseas... good for him... In the grand scheme, this is just another average NBA player going overseas..... nothing new...

Posted by Uptown:

Posted by tkf:

Posted by djsunyc:

Childress leaving Hawks to join Greek franchise

Restricted free agent confirms signing with Olympiakos of Greece

"It's official, I just signed," Childress said by phone Wednesday morning from Athens, where he and agent Jim Tanner will be until Friday. "I think it was . . . a situation where I didn't know who to expect coming in, coming over to Athens. But it's a great city and a great organization. They do whatever they can to make you feel at home."

The deal is the most lucrative current contract in European basketball and the biggest in Euroleague history. It's also another step in the globalization of the game, a trend that got a huge boost recently when the top-rated U.S. high school player, California native Brandon Jennings, opted for a contract with an Italian team over playing at Arizona.

good deal for childress, but honestly, I don't see how this is a big step in the globalization of the game, a lot of americans who don't make the NBA play overseas, a lot.. childress is a role player at best, and now he is getting paid good money overseas... good for him... In the grand scheme, this is just another average NBA player going overseas..... nothing new...

I disagree slightly. Usually, its the American players who can't make an NBA roster that venture overseas to play. Childress is a legit NBA player and can start on some of the teams in this league. But I do agree, that the Childress signing wont do much to globalize the game.

Posted by purple012870:

Can we trade ATL Josh's older brother JJ-Lips....man they have a lot in common (resemble each other, both weigh 130 lb, both have horrific offensive games).

Posted by playa2:

Posted by tkf:

Posted by djsunyc:

Childress leaving Hawks to join Greek franchise

Restricted free agent confirms signing with Olympiakos of Greece

"It's official, I just signed," Childress said by phone Wednesday morning from Athens, where he and agent Jim Tanner will be until Friday. "I think it was . . . a situation where I didn't know who to expect coming in, coming over to Athens. But it's a great city and a great organization. They do whatever they can to make you feel at home."

The deal is the most lucrative current contract in European basketball and the biggest in Euroleague history. It's also another step in the globalization of the game, a trend that got a huge boost recently when the top-rated U.S. high school player, California native Brandon Jennings, opted for a contract with an Italian team over playing at Arizona.

good deal for childress, but honestly, I don't see how this is a big step in the globalization of the game, a lot of americans who don't make the NBA play overseas, a lot.. childress is a role player at best, and now he is getting paid good money overseas... good for him... In the grand scheme, this is just another average NBA player going overseas..... nothing new...

Terry as much and you analyze things, I find it hard for even you not to see a trend potentially going on here.

What could very well happen is middle of the road guys like Childress and Highschool superstars goes overseas and that opens the door for more(star players) euros to come over and play in the NBA. That in itself could start a globalization trend going both ways.



[Edited by - playa2 on 23-07-2008 14:49]

Posted by tkf:

And playa.... Brandon jennings is going overseas because of the NBA age requirement.. childress is going for more money.... after 1 year, guess where Jennings is going to be playing ball?