2024-25 Portal

[Oakland]

They’ve been getting paid in $1000 per month car leases, unlimited bar tabs and $1000 birthday cards, when their actual worth was 1000s of times that much.

If these guys are worth so much, why do they only get paid $100k in the G-league?

 

[djcon57]

If these guys are worth so much, why do they only get paid $100k in the G-league?

The TV contracts for the G league aren't worth that much.

If you think the networks/streamers are going to pay for D3 talent, go for it.

 

[longtimefan]

If these guys are worth so much, why do they only get paid $100k in the G-league?

That's a big reason why guys are hanging around in college longer.

 

[Niastri]

If these guys are worth so much, why do they only get paid $100k in the G-league?

The NBA is using their power to keep the borderline players underpaid. But the option to go overseas, while making more money, makes it less likely you will ever get to the NBA.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

If these guys are worth so much, why do they only get paid $100k in the G-league?

Exponentially more people care about watching college teams than G-league teams. There's value in viewership.

 

[ar inj]

If these guys are worth so much, why do they only get paid $100k in the G-league?

Because people paying NIL are stupid with their money because they love their team but do you know any fans who can name the full roster of a g league team or maybe the question is how many g league fans do you know?