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Video: Getting psyched for Goodman vs. Drew

The Goodman League will square off with the Drew League August 20 in Washington D.C. with the Thunder representing well in the game. Kevin Durant will lead the Goodman with James Harden starring for the Drew. It will be a spiffy event. And here’s a video to get ready for it.

One thing though: Sam Amick of SI writes that the game might face some logistical challenges. He says:

Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley said he is still “99.9 percent sure [the game in Washington, D.C., will happen] unless some hiccups pop up,” but there remains work to be done to finalize a showdown involving several NBA players.

While Smiley had said previously that ESPN was interested in showing the game, he is now in discussions with the online broadcasting site Ustream about airing the game for $6.95 per viewer. He also is still seeking more sponsors to help cover costs of flying and housing the players.

The game has presented obstacles for the players, too. While Drew and Goodman are both free for fans on a normal weekend, this will be a paid exhibition (tickets range from $25 to $60). As such, one involved agent said the players’ respective contracts aren’t covered by their “For Love of the Game” clause with their NBA teams and a separate insurance policy will be needed in order for them to play.

Oh man, please don’t take that little bit of basketball away from me too. I need it. I mean, I really need it.

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That second video is SICK! KD is the man!!

Man I've watched that second video 5 times now... this lockout needs to just be over already.

5:20 mark in the second video is epic.

kd droped 66 @ rucker last night

Seriously? They are trying to figure out a way to cover the costs associated with flights and hotels for the players? If I'm not mistaken, each league has several pros that could easily foot the bill. Let's do the math. 15 players need flights. (since only one of the teams will be traveling). Average cost per flight should be around $450 if booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Priceline 15 rooms at $69 per night for a 3 Star Hotel (I do it all the time). Each room including tax won't exceed $90. Let's say they stay for 2 nights. That means at the VERY MOST each player will need $630 for a flight and a room. The grand total would for all travel expenses would be under $10k. KD earns that in roughly 15 minutes of playing time after paying taxes and his agent. I for one will not be paying $7 to watch an exhibition game, ONLINE.

This could all be sorted out if the leagues didn't charge. I have a feeling voiding the players' insurance will be the biggest hurdle for making the game happen.

Both leagues should leave it as a free exhibition, but sell the TV rights to ESPN. Both make bank, players don't have a reason not to show, and everybody is happy.