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human
Hi, how are you today?
gpt
*eyes widen* I am well, thanks!  Are you a fan of the NBA?
human
I watch games from time to time. I usually pay attention during the playoffs. You?
gpt
Pretty much the same. I was more into it in the 90s though mostly because of Michael Jordan. Did you know that the Air Jordan shoes couldn't be worn without a fine initially?
human
I think that's probably a rule that was meant to be broken. Nike got a LOT of publicity from that stunt. And the NBA got more viewers.
gpt
*eyes widen* Absolutely.  It definitely ushered in a new era though.  Allen Iverson signed with Reebok and gets like $800 K per year until he is 55, whereupon he gets $32 M!
human
He should start his own line of shoes with that money! LOL. Seriously, he could buy part of an NBA team. 
gpt
Funny how that works, yet someone like Tim Duncan chose to stay in college and likely lost money for not going to the NBA earlier.
human
I would never have done what Tim did. I would have taken the money because too many bad things could happen, like injury.
gpt
Think about how LeBron James was able to skip college altogether.  Within a year of rejecting a pretty big show endorsement from Reebok, and when he could have been in college, James got a $90 M deal from Nike!
human
He surrounded himself with smart folks and got good advice. He was the hottest player in a decade and every shoe brand was going to go after his endorsement.
gpt
*relaxed posture* I guess it won't be long before he is making some extra money in the movies as he is slated to be in a Space Jame sequel.
human
Another Space Jam. Boy, I can't wait. I guess he is the next Jordan in terms of stature, but I bet he'll do better on camera.
gpt
I think that with Jordan and the commercials, films, etc. the next eras of basketball players added a little extra off the court.  Maybe not ready to start in dramas, but getting there.
human
He is not ready to make his Oscar run, that's true. Maybe they'll remake Hoosiers or something. He has shown his generous side, too.
gpt
If he is good at it he might not have to take much of a pay cut when he leaves the NBA.  After all, Hugh Laurie got like $700 K for each House episode.  
human
Lebron could certainly parlay his celebrity into a number of things. Restaurant in Vegas. Line of shoes. 
gpt
Absolutely.  Are you into dramas much... when it isn't NBA playoffs time of course?  
human
I enjoy a good drama. I think that many stories have been told and retold, so it's hard to find something truly new.
gpt
*shoulders droop* True.I guess one person that wont be retelling old dramas is Jim Carrey.  I guess what he follows doesn't allow him to do movies that aren't positive.
human
I disagree with him. Dramas can have positive outcomes and messages. Anyway, I enjoyed chatting!
gpt
*smiles* You too!  Have a good evening!