Monday, October 17, 2011

NBA Lockout

We've all heard about the terrible terrible news about the first two week of the NBA season being cancelled. The lockout was already the worst news ever for NBA fans everywhere, but we never thought there would be cancellation of season games. As bad as the two weeks getting cancelled is, the NBA and its players are not out of the woods yet. There is talk about the season (in a best case scenario) being cut down to 50 games or, dare I say it, no 2011-2012 season at all. NBA commissioner David Stern reported, "We remain very, very apart on virtually all issues." Meaning that the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), lead by LA Laker Derek Fisher, and the NBA cannot reach an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. This lockout doesn't not affect just the players and the league, but it also has a great impact on fans, employees, and venues that host these games. Fans turn to these games as a way to release stress, meet new friends or a fellow fan, host parties, or to just sit back and enjoy the game with family. Not having a full NBA season, or no season at all will greatly affect the league, players, and most importantly the fans.



http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228601/20111010/nba-lockout-2011-news-season-canceled-labor-talks-david-stern-lebron-james-dwayne-wade-carmelo-antho.htm

Chelsea Richardson
KIN 332I, Sec 03

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