We are four months into the NFL lockout. We are now nearly one week into the NBA lockout. Most fans see wealthy owners vs. rich players, while they work 9-5 jobs to see these teams and players play their respective sport. What they also see and more importantly can't fathom is why both sides can't simply split the money and live happily ever after. The NBA and NFL Drafts have respectively come and gone, since their are a pair of lockouts, rookie players can't sign their first professional contracts. The NFL has missed OTA's so far, players have tried to meet with one another to workout to stay in shape. Teams usually report to training camps in late July, we are only weeks away. NBA coaches similar to NFL coaches won't be allowed to contact players during the lockout. NBA coaches would like to tell their players what to work on and improve during the summer. Also NBA summer leagues for rookies have been cancelled. These leagues in Orlando, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas help players transition into the NBA. NFL lockout may have hurt the chances of late round draft picks, to impress the coaches and maybe find a spot on the team. No one really knows when either lockout will come to an end.
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