Billy Hunter
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break guys image indicative nba people saw wonder
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.
break guys indicative saw
When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt. I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.
break saw
When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt,
aid contribute goal million raise
Our goal is to collectively raise and contribute at least $1 million in aid to the victims.
guys indicative
I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.
negotiate work
It doesn't work very well when you try to negotiate during a season.
agreement anticipate event locked might next reach strong within
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.
less
When he told me that he was guaranteeing us no less $500,000 and up to a million, I said, 'Cool,'
figure happening ice owners realize
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.
bargaining collective confidence continue convinced create decision effect improve nba player punish remain spending teams undermine ways
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.
bit five games suspension
Five games to me is a bit of a stretch. In the worst-case scenario, I thought a two-game suspension would be sufficient.
goes love luxury
I've never been in love with the luxury tax. I think that goes without saying.
case game nine popular teams unlike verge
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.
couple fly land places realize relief rent
We realize some places are impenetrable by land vehicles. We may have to rent a couple of helicopters to fly relief in there.