Didn't they initially assume that the players would pay for the privilege to represent their franchises?
I gained respect for Kobe Bryant today. During the press-conference everyone was smiling and joking around while Kobe looked furious.
Did the player reps not take it back for a vote from the other players, then? I am curious what the entire player-base thinks of this.
"Supposedy" it was unanimous and the player reps voted to go the route they have went, IMO ALL the player's should be given the chance to vote on something this important to all of them
ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix One veteran player texted that his union rep "never called and never asked" his opinion on the offer.
"It's just a big charade, and is irresponsible. What they've done is just destroyed incredible value that would have gone to the members of the union....They've been badly misled." -Stern I think we might have seen the last of players like Nash, KG, TD, etc.
I say tear apart this whole system and start all over again. The league already has stars coming together in three or four locations to win titles, with this trend only increasing each year. If NBA gets a system that is at all like the NFL or NHL, it will be a big victory for small and mid market teams. And while we are starting over, lets talk hard caps, non guarenteed contracts and of course a franchise tag . . . for our beloived GO. What about the draft next year, same order as this year? Lotto?
These are my issues as well. I couldn't give a rip how they divide up my money. But the system has to change.
