All-Star Compensation

Ever wonder what NBA players are paid for the various All-Star weekend events? Yeah, me neither. Anyway, here's the information from Chapter XXI of the CBA:

http://www.nbpa.org/sites/default/files/ARTICLE%20XXI.pdf

 

No wonder they want to take part in it.

 

Thats pocket change to these guys, except for maybe some of the rookies/sophmores.

 

Fixed.

 

Estimated increase in endorsement contracts value: 10X to ???????

 

Don't forget the various incentive laden contracts that the players have with their teams that include more $$ in pocket if they make AS teams.

 

BTW, theoretically, Griffin can make $85,000 in about 5-6 hours of work.

 

But it is enough to pay for some NBA fines!

 

Curious, are their expenses covered? Because, say, if a rookie on the losing team gets $5K but pays for his flight, meals, hotel, rental car, etc. he's not clearing a bunch.

 

I'll bet the team covers that for their players.

 

"Each player who participates in the All-Star Game, Rookie-Sophomore Game, or any All-Star Skills Competition may invite two (2) guests, who shall be reimbursed for the cost of round-trip first-class air transportation between the home city of the Team by which such player is employed and the site of the All-Star Game, Rookie-Sophomore Game or All-Star Skills Competition."

I'd be shocked if they reimburse the guests but not the players.

 

It's a business trip for the benefit of their employer (the NBA). They would be reimbursed just like any other business-man would be reimbursed for his business trip.

 

Or businesswoman!

 

Thanks for the catch Ms. language person.

 

That's Ms. or Mr. Language Person to you, Buddy or Buddyette!!

 

Well, if we're being sticklers, it would actually be "Ms", not "Ms.". There's no period after Ms because it's not an abbreviation.