"NBA players are getting restless, and who can blame them? They want to work. They crave routine. The heavy (weight) lifting usually begins in September. Training camps and travel to unusual places dominate October. November is when games begin to matter, except during a labor impasse, when players are locked out of team facilities and left on their own.

But organizing and participating in charity games – while admirable ventures – is probably not the wisest or safest use of their idle time.

This isn't about fear of failure; no one cares who wins or loses. This isn't about padding the numbers; no one cares about stats."