NBA players worth multi-million’s private discussion to get paid for All-Star games leaves fans fuming
Fans have come up with extremely strong reactions to reports of NBA players having a private discussion to get paid for All-Star games.
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It was reported that NBA players have had a private discussion to get paid for NBA All-Star games (Via X @LegionHoops)
There’s no shying away that NBA players are some of the most well-paid players with an average salary of 9.7 million dollars per season. Which compared to many other sports is quite a staggering amount. But word has spread around that the NBA players have had a discussion about getting paid even for the All-Star games. This understandably has left fans in a rather angry state.
As reported by Sam Amick from The Athletic, The NBA players have had a private discussion about their desire to get paid for the All-Star game. The NBA All-Star 2024 saw some big events like the Skill event, the 3-point contest, and also the grand All-Star game that everyone was waiting for. While the lackluster performance from the players had already been making headlines, their recent plan for demands has angered the fans even more.
The NBA All-Stars darling, the All-Star game between the two captains who chose their lineups has a structured payment system. Each organization receives $100,000 at the beginning, with an additional $240,000 awarded to the charity of the winning team. But despite their own salary and off-court brands and businesses, the news of the player’s discussion regarding payment has left fans in a state of anger.
With reports reaching more and more audiences, fans have shown their anger on the internet by tweeting and sharing their thoughts on the whole report.
Fans angry with NBA player’s private discussion to get paid for All-Star games
After the reports went online with regards to players discussing the prospect of asking for money for the All-Star games, it has left the fans in an embroiled state. While the event in itself wasn’t the best as per fans, this latest news has added even more fuel to the fire.
The reports have forced ardent fans to share their thoughts via X and most of them have expressed extreme anger.
The fans have not held back in any way from bashing the players for their reported money antics. Considering everything, it would be an interesting look at how the matter will be dealt with.
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