Olympics vs. NBA Finals

[Adam]

Rut makes a great point with regard to chronology and the appearance of greatness. He's still feeling his elation, the endorphins are still flowing, and he's got a gold medal. He may well feel that way in the end, too. Over the next 4 years, there will be four times as many NBA champions as there are Olympic champions.
My comment on sour grapes was about the fact that losing the NBA finals cannot possibly compare to winning the NBA finals. The bitterness of getting swept in four games is bound to infect his memories of making it to the finals. One is bound to rationalize it, especially during the adrenaline rush immediately following an Olympic gold medal.

[Raymond]

Well, Kobe said the same thing before the USA won the gold.

Also, think about it, how NBA players have NBA championship rings and how many have Olympic Gold medals?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Also, think about it, how NBA players have NBA championship rings and how many have Olympic Gold medals?

Obviously over 4 to 1, since the NBA Finals are played every year but the Olympics only every 4. Not sure what that has to do with which would mean more.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Obviously over 4 to 1, since the NBA Finals are played every year but the Olympics only every 4. Not sure what that has to do with which would mean more.

Point being that is a lot harder for a player to be chosen for an Olympic team and subsequently earning a gold medal then it is for a player to make an NBA team and winning an NBA championship.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Well, Kobe said the same thing before the USA won the gold.

And Coach K said that it was the greatest achievement for him, as well. Can't be sour grapes there.

Originally Posted by Bktballref

the NBA Finals are played every year but the Olympics only every 4. Not sure what that has to do with which would mean more.

Generally, the more rare something is, the more valuable it is. I don't know if the Olympic gold is "rare" enough to make it significantly more valuable, or if playing against generally players makes the NBA title more valuable. Just explaining BNR's point to you.

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Well, Kobe said the same thing before the USA won the gold.

Also, think about it, how NBA players have NBA championship rings and how many have Olympic Gold medals?

Give me a call at work.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

Give me a call at work.

Why? Did you get an assignment to the 2012 London games?