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thead wrote: View PostI read recently that not every international player wants to go back and play for their country. That a lot of them just play because of national pride or a sense of feeling like they must.
That's why I wish they would make the rules for the Olympics 25 and under and keep it more associated with what it should be...amateur athletics.Twitter @WJ_FINDLAY
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WJF wrote: View PostWe often think of many types of athletes as amateur that are not. Track athletes get paid appearance fees and take home some big money in international competitions, don't forget about endorsements as well. Some sports are less high profile and not much money is made, but most, if not all athletes at the Olympics are true amateurs.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostNot sure I understand how age contributes to amateur athletics.For still frame photograph of me reading the DeRozan thread please refer to my avatar
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Nilanka wrote: View PostNot sure I understand how age contributes to amateur athletics.For still frame photograph of me reading the DeRozan thread please refer to my avatar
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CalgaryRapsFan wrote: View PostI agree. I've never understood how professional NBA/NHL players could compete at the Olympics. I also recall some pretty big names in various sports renouncing their amateur status to turn pro (ie: get paid), only to decide to return to the Olympics many years later, which never made sense to me either. To me, Olympics should either be fully amateur, or open it up to everybody so you can actually call it 'the best against the best'.
Here is a link to the story:
http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2012/05...-the-olympics/
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I'm very excited about the news, but the decision must've been one hell of a hard one for Primo Pasta and Sauce...
It's good for him though, he needs to worry about rehabbing off the injury even though he said he was feeling good, and needs to continue on his game. I would like to see a bit more conditioned Andrea come season.Twitter: @ReubenJRD • NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
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Tesla wrote: View PostIs that the Hoopdome? it looks strikingly similar. Not enough people appreciate Andrea and what he does, the guy is seriously talented.
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