NBA Lockout and Collective Bargaining Agreement Discussion

[da ThRONe]

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Actually we do. The reset option was part of the NBA's original proposal. The NBAPA called those options a blood issue and refused to negotiate about them.

But wasn't the league also seeking a 46% split of BRI at the sametime?

[da ThRONe]

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Somewhere, Rashard Lewis is nervous.

I believe he say awhile back that he was willing to redo his deal if it meant playing ball. I'm sure it may have been BS, but he addressed his situation.

[The 24th Letter]

LOL. Thats the stupidest thing ever. If the Bobcats are offering more than any other team, his clients will go to the Bobcats.

I would actually love this....

I wouldn't mind players being ***hats after this whole ordeal is over...

Just do exactly as your contract says: play basketball.

[CMH]

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I believe he say awhile back that he was willing to redo his deal if it meant playing ball. I'm sure it may have been BS, but he addressed his situation.

I missed that. Well, that's good.

It's a bad joke anyway because his deal is basically done so this doesn't affect him much. It does affect anyone that was hoping to be like him.

I guess that only matters if the deal becomes a reality.

[The 24th Letter]

I believe he say awhile back that he was willing to redo his deal if it meant playing ball. I'm sure it may have been BS, but he addressed his situation.

I'd give some guilt money back the bank after I robbed it too lol

[23]

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Love non-guaranteed contracts. Been calling for it (in every sport) for YEARS. It's not gonna happen, but it'd be bad *** if it does.

Like I said, that would make the league competetive, and knock the teams back down to 12 or 13 instead of 15 players

Talking about hustling for your livelyhood

These dudes have it easy either way

[da ThRONe]

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I'd give some guilt money back the bank after I robbed it too lol

It's not robbery if the bank manager walks out and hands you the duffle bag full of benjamins!

[The 24th Letter]

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^^^^

true

[OSUFan_88]

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I think I finally figured out the reason why I'm so pissed right now:

I think if this proposal would go to a vote, it would be accepted by the players and owners. But because it discriminates against the star players and a significant portion of the players would be angry, the NBPA doesn't take it to a vote.

[da ThRONe]

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Like I said, that would make the league competetive, and knock the teams back down to 12 or 13 instead of 15 players

Talking about hustling for your livelyhood

These dudes have it easy either way

I think my problem is I let my morals get in the way. I want what's best for the small rev owners(and IMO the entire league) in this situation. I just don't like how they are going about it. I think non-guarenteed contract would be a strong motivating force. I just believe when you sign a contract and you forfeit your right to an open market your compensation is the guarenteed money.

[da ThRONe]

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I think I finally figured out the reason why I'm so pissed right now:

I think if this proposal would go to a vote, it would be accepted by the players and owners. But because it discriminates against the star players and a significant portion of the players would be angry, the NBPA doesn't take it to a vote.

I agree something this big should be put to a vote by the players.

[TheMatrix31]

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I think I finally figured out the reason why I'm so pissed right now:

I think if this proposal would go to a vote, it would be accepted by the players and owners. But because it discriminates against the star players and a significant portion of the players would be angry, the NBPA doesn't take it to a vote.

Star driven league, in more ways than one.

[23]

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I think I finally figured out the reason why I'm so pissed right now:

I think if this proposal would go to a vote, it would be accepted by the players and owners. But because it discriminates against the star players and a significant portion of the players would be angry, the NBPA doesn't take it to a vote.

Thats the point I was making earlier... not once did Hunter or Fish do this..not ONCE. So again, who are they barganing for again

[TheMatrix31]

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I just believe when you sign a contract and you forfeit your right to an open market your compensation is the guarenteed money.

Hm. So just thinking out loud, maybe they could have it so if you stay with your team it can be guaranteed, but if you leave then it would be non-guaranteed. This would make guys like LeBron and such think twice about planning **** 3 years in advance.

Might have some kinks but would be interesting.

[aholbert32]

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But wasn't the league also seeking a 46% split of BRI at the sametime?

Separate issues. Hunter made it clear to Stern that they would be willing to negotiate with Stern about the BRI but not about a hard/flex cap. If Stern stuck with that, we wouldnt have had half the negotiations we've already seen.