Mainly because of injuries. If they get injured here and have to take time off during the season, then that’s going to cost them a chance at an NBA championship. It’s as easy as that.
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NatakuNox@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I don’t understand why now Allstars don’t play in these games. It’s the best none NBA basketball you are going to get. And in terms of Xs and Os the international game is always a year ahead. Players get to see new sets and defenses, that will 100% be showing up in the NBA.
ConditionOverload@lemmy.world 9 months ago
zerotu@infosec.pub 9 months ago
Yeah no kidding, some dude lost a kidney earlier. I would never trade a kidney for a chance at FIBA gold.
phario@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
That’s like asking why, if you’re a programmer why you don’t just work for another company on your day off. O
NBA players are professionals. They’re paid to play in the NBA season. They get plenty of tailored Xs and Os in their season and post season. They probably all need permission from their teams or stipulations on their contract that they can compete in the off season. If they get hurt, they (and their team) stand to lose millions of dollars.