Josh Childress Tells Players Considering Playing Overseas to Think Again

In a recent interview, Suns forward and former Greek professional player Josh Childress said those with guaranteed NBA contracts should not go overseas and risk an injury.

I guess as a top level player like Dwyane Wade or Deron Williams, it would be wise to take out an insurance policy to protect against injury, but I understand where Childress is coming from. For those with big contracts, why go overseas when you can just stay in shape and work out here knowing that you have a ton of money that won't be touched even by a new labor deal.

For free agents it's a different story. I would advocate going overseas because you have nothing holding you back in the States and it's a chance to continue playing and making money even during the lockout.

It really depends on your contract status, not one socially deemed solution. Big name players with contracts should stay back and free agents should go out an explore their job prospects overseas.