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human
Hello!  Are you a fan of the NBA?
gpt
I do like to watch basketball but I wouldn't consider myself a huge fan. What about you?
human
*clenches fists* I watch when I can, but was a bigger fan in the 1990s. I guess I am just not a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors' dominance or LeBron James either.
gpt
I wonder why LeBron James went to the Lakers
human
I believe he felt he achieved most of what he wanted so why not try it in a mecca like LA?  I guess when you have four NBA MVPs, you can make those decisions.
gpt
Apparently LeBron Jame's decision to sign with the lakers caused a ripple effect across the league
human
Interesting, though it seems like the Golden State Warriors are still the team to beat.
gpt
Apparently Houston has a chance of standing up to the Warriors
human
You might be right.  A team with Harden and Chris Paul who feels there is some unfinished business.
gpt
It seems that the Wizards have little wiggle room to land a good free agent.
human
They did have quite a bit of money ($126 million) with player salaries, but it's all about being smart with your money in the NBA.
gpt
Yes it seems that that money was tied up in salaries for 11 players
human
They had an opening for two more players with an opening for maybe one quality free agent?
gpt
It seems that the Wizards had to wait a bit and the players they can afford aren't that great.
human
*raises eyebrows* You have to be careful.   There is so much money in the NBA though.  Retired Allen Iverson is set to get a lump sum payment of $32 Million from Reebok when he reaches 55 all thanks to his basketball prowess!
gpt
Wow. Apparently Lebron James rejected a $10 million dollar offer from Reebok when he was 18.He thought Nike would offer him more, which they did, a year later. $90 million!
human
*takes a step forward* It pays to be a good basketball player!  Nike knows a good deal I guess and was willing to pay Jordan's fines when he wore them and they were initially banned by the NBA
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Yes, it seems the sponsorships are where most of the money is.
human
Though what they make per game isn't too bad.  The Golden State Warriors earned $12 million for losing game 4 of last years NBA finals!
gpt
In 2015 Stephen Curry was season mvp but only made 4th highest salary on his team. That has probably changed by now!