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human
Do you watch the NBA? 
gpt
I am not that familiar with it.  I had heard this story about secret payments to college prospects though.
human
I can believe it. I actually think college players should be paid. 
gpt
I agree, it seems unfair that those doing the most work get the least out of it, whereas the coaches get millions.
human
Yeah, and if they get injured playing in college they don't get to go pro. It's a total scam. 
gpt
I've heard they lose scholarships if they are hurt during their school time, they have to be playing to get them.  It's a system ripe for abuse.
human
Exactly, that's why I think they should be paid. The school's are making boatloads on them. 
gpt
Can players skip college and go straight to the NBA?
human
They can, but it is rare. I think Lebron did, but I may not be remembering that correctly. 
gpt
*smiles* You have to admire someone like Tim Duncan for staying in college.  But you have to wonder if it risky, and if he is just helping the system.
human
*lips slightly parted* Exactly, see he is a smart guy. There is nothing stopping him from doing college part time. I do grad school part time, and work. 
gpt
That's impressive.  I can imagine you're a little short on spare time, do you get a chance to watch professional basketball?
human
Sometimes I watch, but my home team always disappoints me so it's not a big thing here. 
gpt
*shoulders droop* So who would that be.  I currently live in North East Ohio, the glory times of the Cavaliers would appear to have sailed with Lebron moving west.
human
I follow the Wizards, they aren't that big around here. Here the big thing is Football and Hockey. 
gpt
*eyes brighten* I used to live in DC, around the time Jordan was playing for them.  I also used to do some poetry slams at a Borders with some of the Wizards, I can't recall the names.  Only that they were big, in stature that is.
human
Yeah, DC is fun. I should have mentioned the Nationals too, they are a big deal. The Caps won the Stanley Cup recently and have been consistently good for about a decade now. 
gpt
Never went to the Nationals new stadium, saw them play at RFK.  I was shocked to read that 60% of basketball players are broke after 5 years from retirement.
human
The new stadium is cool Tickets are $18, beers are $12. LOL
gpt
In terms of college basketball would you be Hoya?  I remember when George Mason did well in March madness.
human
No, I'm a terp, and they switched divisions because their booster is Kevin Plank who owns under armor. He wanted them to become a football team. In my opinion it is disappointing. We no longer have our Duke Rivalry. 
gpt
Well it was good talking with you.