A rude awakening awaits NBA stars planning to play overseas due to the current lockout situation. They maybe in for a big shocker as their stint will not be all that rosy. There are several factors to consider in playing overseas. First is attitude. They maybe called superstars in the NBA but they could be just one of the boys in their new team. They may not enjoy the love that is given to them by their American hoop fans. Then there is also the need to sacrifice. While the NBA game showcase more the one-on-one plays, it is the complete reversal in international leagues where team play takes the front seat. Former NBA player Pat Burke, who is now retired and had played as an import in Poland, Greece, Spain and Russia, says he saw a lot of bigtime NBA players who easily come and go in the European circuit because of their attitude, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
“You have to live it to understand it. I saw a lot of NBA guys come and go. It's their attitude. That was the biggest thing. Any guys going overseas have to really adjust their thinking. It's one of the biggest sacrifices you'll ever make. No fade-away jumpers, no running down shooting 3s. You have to work for shots. NBA guys who didn't like that were on the next flight out.”
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