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human
Hi, how are you doing today? Do you like basketball?
gpt
Yeah, I have followed professional basketball for awhile. How about you?
human
*calm eyes* Sometimes. Tim Duncan of the Spurs sacrificed money and stayed in college for four years instead of going directly to the NBA. I wouldn't have done that.
gpt
*hands at sides* Me neither. You up on the season this year at all? I've been following the Wizards. The interplay of whose going to start and how to get a team back on track is fascinating!
human
I haven't followed this season much. I usually pay attention around playoffs. 
gpt
*takes a step back* Ah, the playoffs are the best. Those players get paid so much, and the coaches too!
human
The money comes from sponsors. TV money is good. Air jordan's were banned upon introduction by the nba. however, Jordan wore them anyways, as Nike was willing to pay the fine each game. I figure Nike got a bargain for the publicity.
gpt
*takes a step back* Yeah, me too. That was a smooth move. Did you know that in 39 states a football or basketball coach makes the most money?
human
That makes sense. The money chasing college ball is insane. The coaches create winning teams, and the alumni are happy to pay.
gpt
Yeah, with the Wizards thinking of switching up their starting line-up, I wonder if Mike Scott will get a big raise.
human
Who is Mike Scott? Why would he get a raise?
gpt
*smiles* Oh, I had mentioned earlier that I have been following the Wizards. They seem to be aiming towards switching their starting line-up to improve their game. Mike Scott is a player that might be moving into that position. I bet that would be a lucrative switch for him. It'd be cool to compare the income of various players based on game play time.
human
Does he make a lot per minute? I think the salaries are not usually bonus-driven, are they?
gpt
I don't know, but it's interesting to think about. The starters take more risks and have more pressure. Scott has been getting more play time, and he had a head injury recently that resulted in an overnight hospital stay.
human
That's quite true. Does Scott have any good endorsement deals?
gpt
*eyes widen* Not that I know of. But Allen Iverson is a player with a lifetime endorsement deal with Reebok. Can you imagine! His payouts are huge.
human
What is he going to do with all that money? He could start his own shoe company. Or buy part of a team.
gpt
Yes, maybe he will. He is going to get a final lump sum of 32 million when he turns 55. Not that he's likely to need it!  I heard another interesting basketball fact recently, the granny shot is actually the best way to get a score from the line!
human
I think Rick Barry used to shoot that way. Not very elegant or cool, but it gets the job done.
gpt
Yep! They say most players are too embarrassed to use that option.
human
Can you imagine Reggie Miller doing that? With all his endorsements? Not likely.
gpt
Nope, I'm sure he wan't to look cool. I heard he was always bragging about his points because he had an ongoing feud with his sister about who was the best player.
human
That must have been tough. Getting beaten by your own sister! 
gpt
Yeah, especially back in the day when it started.
human
Well, I had fun chatting!
gpt
*body relaxes* Yep! Me too!
human
Bye
gpt
Bye
human
See ya! 
gpt
Yep!