Many thanks to Friend of Grantland Matt, who e-mailed editor-in-chief Bill Simmons this week to express some NBA-related ideas and remind us that despite the thousands of easy jokes, there are good lawyers in the world. We're publishing his e-mail (with minimal edits) below to share his very smart thoughts on sports subsidies and the travesty that is the NBA Lockout.

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Posted at 10:30 AM