Some players have recently voiced major concerns about the NBA's return in late July because of the social protests for racial equality and justice, ongoing pandemic, and/or restrictive Orlando bubble.⁣ -⁣ The consequences of players not playing and cancelling the NBA's return are devastating for both the league and players (source: Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Insider)⁣ ➡️ $1.2 billion in lost player salary (35% of total pay)⁣ ➡️ NBA now having leverage to tear up the CBA and negotiate a new one⁣ ➡️ $2 billion lost in revenue to the league⁣ -⁣ These economic consequences will surely carry into future seasons, affecting players and the league. Given the current climate of the country and world, it is understandable if some players do not wish to play but it is also reasonable to accept that other players still want to play.⁣ -⁣ 🤔 If you were a player, what would you do?⁣ ⁣ #afrugalathlete #nba #nbapa