Derek Fisher, Lakers point guard, speaks as president of the NBA players union
(Allison Joyce / Reuters)
What may be good news for NBA fans may be bad for its players.
After 129 days in a lockout and months-long negotiations between owners and players union, NBA commissioner David Stern has issued an ultimatum: Accept the owner’s proposal by Wednesday or face a worse deal.
Currently, NBA players receive 57 percent of basketball-related income (BRI). Owners have proposed a 51-49 percent split between the players and themselves, respectively. Should the players pass on this deal, the split could widen to 53-47 in favor of the owners.
“The players will not be intimidated,” stated attorney Jeffrey Kessler Sunday. “They want to play, they want a season, but they are not going to sacrifice the future of all NBA players”, not under the current conditions.
With games canceled through the end of this month, an arrangement would bring basketball back, but at what cost?
-Al K
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