Deron Williams leaning towards re-signing with NETS?

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  1. Natebishop3

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    He said he wants to win. That team won't be winning for a while.
     
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    Yes there is that, but I think he sells out and goes for the gold
     
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  3. Natebishop3

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    Has anyone ever done the leg work to find out exactly how much more endorsement money an established star like Williams would make in a market like NY compared to a city like Portland?
     
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    I haven't, but Deron did mention the endorsement potential he has in NY.

    (no link, but rememeber the comment when asked if he would resign with NJ)
     
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    Can somebody with a marketing background explain how being in NYC you can make more then Portland? With everything done online now how does this help being in a bigger city? I hear the term "Media Exposure", but what does that really mean now?
     
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  6. Natebishop3

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    Well, I would guess it has more to do with the smaller endorsements. Guys like Deron already have Nike, but think of all the smaller commercials and ads they do. Greg had a Ford dealership here. That little Ford dealership commercial would probably cost twice as much in NY. Also, it's a bigger stage and the NBA tends to put the larger markets on TV more than the smaller markets. The problem is, if the team sucks it will hurt his marketability and we will see him less on national TV. Kevin Durant seems to be doing okay in bumfuck OKC.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I remember seeing Alex Rodriguez doing a spot for some random sandwich shop in the Bronx. Commercial cracked me up.
     
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    I think it's also opportunities, and what the media tells us is important. Why do you think the Knicks are on TV so damn much? Exposure.

    I do wonder if the COL in New York (or big cities) is an issue for players, or if they just want to be "famous" or in the know.

    The problem with a lot of players (and this mentality) is that they fail to grasp that if you are a winner in ANY city, you'll make more money.

    Obviously there are players who wouldn't make money no matter what market they're in, but in todays world you don't have to be in NY to get the deals (other than local deals).

    Greg Oden didn't get any major ads because Greg Oden sucked as a Blazer. In the universe where Kevin Durant was picked by the Blazers (can I visit that one, please?) he'd make tons of money in Portland. It's because he's the chosen one AND also because he's actually a damn good player.

    If you suck, you don't get shit.
     
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    That would make a great bumper sticker.... or t-shirt.
     
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    I'll bet a ticket to a game next season to the first taker that Deron Williams doesn't end up in Portland next season.

    I reeeaaalllyy hope I lose that bet, though.
     
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    ^That's really going out on a limb FAMS!
     
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    OK, I'll take it one further. I'll bet a game ticket that Williams ends up a Net next season.
     
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    It's not just endorsement deals at the local level, it's all of the exposure to movers ans shakers at the "epicenter of humanity" Deron has more chances for guest appearances on TV shows, more contacts to make that could help him out after he's done with basketball, etc. The bottom line of playing in New York vs. Portland is that there are going to be a lot more eyeballs on him playing in the market (time zones and TVs and all of that) that helps him build his brand.
     
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    I was thinking the opposite. Check the angles. The people in the upper left can't see over the people in the upper center to see the players in the middle of the court or farther downcourt.

    But that's a video game, so what do I know.
     
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    You could easily bet season tickets and feel pretty damn comfortable, IMO
     
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