Five games to me is a bit of a stretch. In the worst-case scenario, I thought a two-game suspension would be sufficient. |
He's obviously concerned about his public perception, concerned with how people perceive and evaluate him. Antonio is a pretty level guy. He's very respectful, very disciplined and extremely close to his family, his wife and children. I can't say anything but positive things about him. And I think he's highly respected around the league. |
I think this is indicative of where our guys really are. |
I would anticipate that in the event we don't reach an agreement within the next year, there's a strong possibility that we might be locked out again. |
I've never been in love with the luxury tax. I think that goes without saying. |
It doesn't work very well when you try to negotiate during a season. |
It's looking like it might be going in that direction. The players can't understand why the owners would go to a lockout. It's suicidal. |
Our goal is to collectively raise and contribute at least $1 million in aid to the victims. |
The owners must be emboldened by what is happening in ice hockey. Some of them figure they can get the same thing over here. What they have to realize is how much they're going to sacrifice. |
The reality [of an NHL strike] is that it may be a windfall for the NBA because there is probably not going to be any other game in town. |
Unlike hockey, where nine teams are on the verge of bankruptcy, that's not the case here. The game is popular and it's growing. |
We realize some places are impenetrable by land vehicles. We may have to rent a couple of helicopters to fly relief in there. |
We remain convinced that the NBA does not have the right to unilaterally create new ways to punish teams that want to improve by spending on player salaries, ... The effect of this decision is to continue to undermine player confidence in the NBA's administration of our collective bargaining agreement. |
We remain convinced that the NBA does not have the right to unilaterally create new ways to punish teams that want to improve by spending on player salaries. The effect of this decision is to continue to undermine player confidence in the NBA's administration of our collective bargaining agreement. |
When he told me that he was guaranteeing us no less $500,000 and up to a million, I said, 'Cool,' |