I guess someone told them they need to play to get paid. I wish someone would tell teachers they need to teach in classrooms or not get paid.
What difference does it make if the NBA mega millionaires players boycott their league. They have lots of Benjamins so they do not need the money, IMO they should continue the boycotts. Of course contracts would have to be negotiated down, down, down but they should stick with their alleged principals.
Players and owners do not need the money and they can continue to spew anti American hate. Another option would be the NBA could become the China Basketball League, owned by the Chinese Communist Party. The Nike shoes will continue to be made with slave labor, along with other merchandise. Adam Silver could even get a job with the CCP. Good outcomes for everyone.