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What am I missing that Giddey's deal impacts Wiggins or Kuminga?

 

LoL
Is he nuts?
For Toronto Maple leafs fans will literally kill him

According to a recent report by Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star, during Kawhi Leonard's 2019 free agency negotiations with the Toronto Raptors, his uncle and business representative, Dennis Robertson—often referred to as "Uncle Dennis"—made several unconventional demands. Among these was a request for an ownership stake in the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team under the same ownership group, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), as the Raptors. When informed that such a request was impossible due to the shared ownership structure, Robertson reportedly argued that this was not a basketball club, implying that the request was more feasible in the context of hockey.

Additionally, Robertson demanded $10 million annually in sponsorship income for Leonard, with the stipulation that Leonard would not be required to participate in any promotional activities. When Raptors representatives explained that sponsors typically expect appearances and advertisements, Robertson insisted, "We don’t want to do anything."

 

He was in trade talk with Kuminga

 

Hang em both High ... Adam!!! (Ballz and Snake)

 

Never underestimate the unquenchable greed of men- especially the Uber wealthy.
When J.D. Rockefeller, at the height of his wealth, was asked, “How much is enough?” He promptly answered, “Just a little more.”

 

i think i saw warren buffet say that his amount of wealth is basically obscene and unnecessary, implying that he just sort of enjoys the chase at this point.

the billionaire owners are just chasing a high by buying the teams (and knowing they can just sell them at a profit later no matter what!). the only penalty that can impact ballmer is something that prevents his attempt at borrowed glory.

folks are saying the other owners don't want to kill the golden goose, but several of them share similar orientations and ambitions.

anyway, i'd really hate it if we just outlaw this henceforth. it just encourages owners to try other shady stuff to set new precedents for things we can't do...next time.

 

Well..a private citizen forked out 233M, and bought himself an unlimited government access pass, for a few months. It's America..money talks.