Teams being loyal to the players…

That also comes down to the players they've got on their roster.

obviously never the bulls

this ZanshadowGrin thing. gives me memories of the flame wars circa 2002

This is not a flame war. I calls it a crusade.

Ok, grin. I will admit that I get your point to some degree and stand corrected in a few aspects. Let's put that aside now.

Bulls were loyal to Jay Williams after his legs fell off when he got in that motorcycle crash.

Always thought that was a good gesture from the team.

I suppose you could say the T'Wolves were loyal to KG by trading him to Boston. I know they were falling to pieces at the time, but a stupid owner could have sat on his superstar until the team totally went to hell.

True. I also liked how even their city supported him eveb after the departure. A small case of of loyal fans, city, and a franchise?

The Rockets have stuck it out with Yao these past few years too. I know he's a great player, but when it's an inevitable event that he's going to get hurt somehow it has got to take a lot for the team to continue to feel comfortable building around him.

True that, but honestly, I think anyone would have wanted to hold on to players like Yao. A legitimate big man that comes with billions of loyal(?) fans, a rare product I'd say.

obviously never the bulls

Jay Williams aside.

Let's put that aside now.

I love it when things get settled with hookers involved...

buying a hooker and you expect him to be faithful to you for the rest of your life.