There has been a lot of talk about how Europe is paying well and NBA players- even premier players may be defecting.  I don't really take stock in any of this because it just doesn't seem to be a draw for the elite.  In an odd twist of fate- the new collective bargaining agreement is scheduled for review in (I think) 2010.  If it plays out- we may have some sort of luxury tax similar to MLB.  Some owners may be able to pay players crazy money to come.  Now, why would Stormin' Orman begin to feel very excited about all this?  Uncle Paul (Allen) has the deepest pockets in professional sports.  Portland is the next door neighbor to Beaverton- home of Nike and Orman loves the Blazers.

Imagine Paul Allen becoming the George Steinbrenner of the NBA.  That would make for some very interesting happenings in the free agent market.  LeBron James to Portland for $30 million a year over 10 years (guaranteed).  Many will say that he's a lock to be in New York/Brooklyn with his boy Jay Z.  I give the kid more credit.  He wants to be Warren Buffet and one of the best ways to learn how to be a billionaire is to work for/with one. 

If the salary cap restrictions change- hop on the Blazer Bandwagon.  We have room and don't discriminate.  We also have the richest owner in sports.  <evil laugh>...