Actually, players do care. Especially an older player who has played on shitty teams the majority of his career. He wants to get paid, but he also wants a chance at a ring. Teams A has gone 3-14 and Team B has gone 13-4....and the difference is $3 million dollars, Many players will take Team B.
especially in a state with no income tax and some nice affordable areas (have to think about family)... weather plays a role as well
