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Here's some fresh, new....lockout observations:

"This is where the players simply don't get it. They accuse the owners of bullying. But the players invite the bullying. The players encourage owners to bully them because the owners fully recognize that the union -- sorry, the trade association -- is disorganized and thereby prone to manipulation. Every individual NBA player demands respect because he is one of the best in the world at his sport. But as a 450-member team, the NBA players are to unity what the Timberwolves have been to team basketball lately. Just as you may respect the Timberwolves' individual talent but laugh about their play as a team, so too do the owners respect the talents of NBA players but openly laugh about their dysfunctional leadership.

The players ought to be furious at themselves for their failure to organize. Consider the fact that the administrative leadership of this trade association went through a similar work stoppage in 1998-99, and yet, with two years to prepare for the current lockout, failed to take the steps necessary to improve its teamwork.

If the players had been organized and unified, would the owners have dared to demand so many concessions? Probably not, especially since the owners are themselves fragmented.

So here the NBA finds itself today, with back-room owners who don't respect the players as a group, and players who, for lack of any better option at this late date, have put their faith in lawyers and an unprecedented lawsuit, which, if ultimately successful, would bankrupt the owners and put the NBA out of business.

Read more: https://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2.../David.Stern.lockout/index.html#ixzz1e61afOq7
 
Billy Hunter: "Maybe we can start our own league. There are faculties where we can do that. Can't play at MSG but can play at St John's."

I wondered when this would get thrown out. I doubt Utah will make any lists of potential NBAPTA league venues.


Also: KOC served with papers today. Any lawyer types out there who can explain why the GM's would get named in the NBAPU's suit?

https://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/33355586
 
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The article said the serving of papers to the GM's was simply a procedural move by the lawyers and has no real significance.

I think the whole thing is a joke. I would love to see the owners say, ok fine, we are done. No more NBA. And close up shop for 4 or 5 years. How would LBJ like his lasting legacy to be the fact that he always quits in the 4th quarter as his career draws to an end while he plays in Israel or China or whatever?
 
Going through the laundry I did find an old blue retro Jazz shirt. I did tear up a little.

**** you greedy capitalists!
 
DarnellMayberry Darnell Mayberry
Lots of players were smiling and joking just before the start of the news conference. Kobe Bryant looked pissed.
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While Hunter said these negotiations have been incredibly stressful to him personally, he doesn't think the NBA season is in grave jeopardy just yet.

He went on to float the idea of a basketball league that competes with the NBA.

"Maybe we can start our own league. There are facilities where we can do that. Can't play at MSG but can play at St John's."

Hunter repeated that the disclaimer of interest route the union chose had the backing of every player representative.

"The players' decision to blow up the union was unanimous. They were high-fiving, sayin' let's get it on!"
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Read more: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/216617/Hunter_Season_Not_Yet_On_Life_Support#ixzz1e2s7PqKC
 
"The players' decision to blow up the union was unanimous. They were high-fiving, sayin' let's get it on!"

....kind of how they react when coming out of a tattoo parlor with a new tat! Or how they react when entering a Strip Club at 2 am in the morning!!!
 
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