The NBA Lockout leaves a lot of us wondering how long will the NBA be out for and that question has crossed the players minds. In fact, it seems to have influenced a slight career move for one of them. Deron Williams, a point guard for the New Jersey Nets and previously for the Utah Jazz, has agreed in principal to a one year $5 million contract with Besiktas, a Turkish club that had signed Allen Iverson last year. What makes this even sweeter is the fact that Williams can leave the team when the NBA Lockout is over and Basketball returns to the USA.
What a deal. A lot of money and really no hard commitment. I mean sure he'll have to play but he has a way to leave when the NBA comes back into session. It makes you wonder how many players in the NBA will go over to Europe and play for a club there. This Turkish Club, Besiktas, says they want to go after Kobe Bryant as well. Imagine Williams and Bryant together and not on a NBA team. Sure, playing overseas does not get you the same monetary benefit as it does here but it's still a pretty penny for the players and it's a great way to keep in shape and skills sharp.
China is another possible place to go. They seem to be getting into the game. I don't know if more Elite NBA Players will go overseas like Williams or Bryant but it would be interesting to see how they will be treated worldwide.
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