Plenty of players seem like theyre interested in exploring their options overseas if the NBA lockout becomes a long, drawn-out affair like the last one in 1998 that saw the association cancel some games. 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Everyone knows that; and to make decisions and take actions as if youre Cam Neely Jersey Black free from that absolute fact is nonsense.What if LeBron James chooses to play for a team in China and sprains an ankle severely and cant receive the proper medical attention in time, and suffers from problems with it after he returns to play for the Heat? Even worse, what if he actually breaks an ankle or something else, and is out for the entire season?Now, Bruins Phil Esposito Premier Jersey if he had suffered these injuries while playing for the Bruins Cam Neely Authentic Jersey team hes under contract with—Miami—that would be a different story. Injuries are part of the game, and while Heat fans dread that possibility, they are consigned to live with it.Yet, as a fan of the Heat I can tell you Ill be pretty irate if that were to happen over in some province near Ray Bourque Jersey Black Beijing. 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All three of the Heats star players make more money than they know what to do with, and to possibly throw away a chance at hoisting the Larry OBrien Trophy just to entertain some fans in Shanghai or wherever they play over there in China just seems a little trite and stupid to me.In fact, if I had to suggest anything to James, Wade, and Bosh (or any other stars of other teams for that matter) in regard to what I think they should be doing over this summer, Id say they should be getting together with some other players and practicing Phil Esposito Official Jersey non-stop in the gym.Nothing else, just practicing and scrimmaging. They should work on their shots Mavericks Shawn Marion Authentic Jersey till their fingers are numb. They should Milan Lucic Jersey Yellow work on aspects of their game that need working on till they cant stand up. 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