Parker & Diaw: Where negotiating with myself happens

"I will play in France for the minimum salary. I will earn 1500 euros a month (around $2000). I pay my insurance with my own money". Tony Parker to RMC Sport.

"The choice of the heart prevailed over greed". Boris Diaw to the JSA Bordueaux website.

Tony Parker and Boris Diaw are back home. Both French stars have returned to their country during the lockout. That will help them to stay fit, competitive and to fight homesickness. Any other reasons? Maybe...

Boris Diaw, a man in black (Source: JSA Bordeaux)

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NBA lockout: What to expect when you're expecting?

Expect basketball, expect the excitement of a close game ending, expect great plays, buzzer-beaters and the smell of a good varnished flooring. Expect NBA stars trying to make his game in front of a roaring crowd, rooting for or against them. Expect hard defenses, lay-ups, great shots from downtown and yelling coaches. Expect teams fighting for every rebound, for every possession, for every second. Expect everything you want to see in a court.

Everything except the NBA logos...

Tony Parker, looking good in green (Source: ASVEL Basket)

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