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human
Do you  follow the Wizards?
gpt
Not too closely, but I'm familiar a little bit with them... 
human
Theyve had irregular seasons, I dont know why, they usually have a good team but they are just unlucky
gpt
Hopefully they'll get back on track, for their sake.  It's funny... so many NBA stars end up in debt shortly after they retire.  I guess they get used to having all that endorsement money and forget to budget carefully... 
human
That seems unreal with all the money they earn and also the multi million endorsements Allen Iverson got a nice deal hope he can take advantage of it
gpt
It's funny, speaking of shoes, Spencer Haywood had a deal: take 100,000 or get a 10% stake in Nike (this was like thirty years ago.)  He choose the upfront money.  If he'd accepted the original offer, he'd be worth about 8.62 BILLION.  Bet he kicks himself for that one!
human
I bet he does, he lost a lot of money because of that decision, I wonder why players dont use the granny style technique, it seems to be really effective
gpt
*eyes brighten* Oh, that's easy, it looks silly.  No REAL man is going to shoot baskets like that.  LOL.  :)  Although I think it'd be kind of funny to see someone like Shaq try it though.. hehe.
human
I guess it does look funny and would make other players and fans tease you lol, 
gpt
*smiles* You know, it's interesting, Spurs star Tim Duncan actually went to college instead of going straight to the NBA.  They say he sacrificed money for that, but I think it's a good idea.  I mean, something can happen to your body, but education is forever.
human
I think he made the right call, many players end up wasting the moeny earned in their pro years so going to college sounds like a wise decision
gpt
Another neat fact, Air Jordan's were banned when they were first introduced but Jordan was like, "Yeah, I'm wearing them anyway..." because Nike would pick up the tab for all the fines he kept incurring.  I bet seeing the exposure was worth more than whatever the fine cost them!  LOL
human
Must be nice to have a rich sponsor like Nike or like Reebook lol, many players get sweet deals I bet Jordan won a lot of money because of endorements, 
gpt
I think some endorsement deals would be good just for all the free swag.  I mean, do you know how hard it is, for example, for me to find shoes that fit comfortably?  LOL.  Speaking of sports, do you follow hockey much?
human
I do like hockey, Canada seems to dominate over the USA in that category 
gpt
*smiles* Well, they got them beat in the "ice and snow" department I think.  LOL.  You know they say they used to have one shared penalty box.  Even I could tell you that's a bad idea! They had to change that because players would continue to fight there...
human
Its a violent sport that is a sure thing, players can lose up to 8 pounds in a game! it sounds like its not only metally demanding but really takes a toll on players
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* Eight pounds in one game?  How many of that is teeth, you think?  LOL.  But yeah, it's a pretty aggressive sport.  
human
Probably 4 to 6 pounds, not a great carreer if you want a bright smile lol, its interesting how ice hockey rings become basketball courts when they are not in hockey season
gpt
You want to talk decisive wins in hockey, the Slovakian women's hockey team once beat Bulgaria 82-0.  EIGHTY-TWO to zero.  That's  like a goal every 44 seconds.  I bet one team was NOT celebrating that night...