NBA Lockout and Collective Bargaining Agreement Discussion

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@LakersLADynasty David Stern to be on SportsCenter in 10 minutes

[matt8204]

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i wasnt saying they are right im just saying this is what they believe in so they sticking by it.

I hear you. I'd just caution them that they're not in a position of strength right now. If they're prepared to miss a season or two (just like the owners) to prove their point, all I can say is good luck.

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I hear you. I'd just caution them that they're not in a position of strength right now. If they're prepared to miss a season or two (just like the owners) to prove their point, all I can say is good luck.

...but who is THEY?

The league of players never got to vote

[aholbert32]

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Hockey BARELY survived the lockout. They were stuck on a channel that no one in the US watched and thankfully they had several great finals.

Basketball better be prepared for half empty arenas and bad TV ratings for at least 3 years.

Why? I dont get that at all. Why would casuals hold a grudge? In 2013, I'm not going to watch Lebron play live because of a lockout a year ago? That doesnt make much sense to me.

Hockey wasnt exactly popular before the lockout. The NBA will still have its TV deals so its not like it wont have the same high profile.

[aholbert32]

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Stern will be on ESPN in 10 minutes.

[aholbert32]

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"Over/under on # of players houses that are foreclosed on if there's not a season: 70."- Darren Rovell

[The 24th Letter]

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i know i'm going against the grain but I'm happy the players stood up what THEYthought was right.

I dont know if they will accomplish anything with this or force Stern to produce a better offer in the next day or so but they stuck with what they wanted

Hey, do what you need to do.

I get my season ticket money back, so im cool. Im not worried about their money, they dont share that **** w\ me.

Im pissed as a fan, but im pissed at both sides....

[aholbert32]

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Hey, do what you need to do.

I get my season ticket money back, so im cool. Im not worried about their money, they dont share that **** w\ me.

Im pissed, but im pissed at both sides....

Same with me. I get my season ticket money plus interest back. I'm good.

[CMH]

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So you respect the players for being idiots?

He's respecting them for standing firm on what they believe in.

We know the players are making a bad move, but they don't believe that.

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"Over/under on # of players houses that are foreclosed on if there's not a season: 70."- Darren Rovell

Mike Miller already put his up for sale lol

[aholbert32]

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Stern is killing Kessler and rightfully so.

[JerzeyReign]

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<-- Officially Depressed

[aholbert32]

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Stern "Players are hellbent on self destruction."

"Guaranteed years of litigation" "Lots of paychecks missed for players" "Union did not present offer to full body" "Mr. Kessler got his way"

[TheMatrix31]

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My bro has been a diehard NBA fan for 25 years now and I can tell his interest in the league is waning.

I've been a diehard fan since I was 5 years old and my interest in it all is obviously souring.

I'm not so sure every single hardcore fan will be back.

I'm happy I've become a hockey fan.

[Taur3asi3]

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Stern is being far too kind. He should've come out and just absolutely buried them like an avalanche.