Billy Hunter
Billy Hunter
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It doesn't work very well when you try to negotiate during a season.
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I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.
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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.
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We realize some places are impenetrable by land vehicles. We may have to rent a couple of helicopters to fly relief in there.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt,
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When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt. I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.
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When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt. That was from the heart. Now I wonder what people will say about the image of NBA players. I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.