JaVale McGee’s early exit from the NBA players’ union meeting in Los Angeles on Friday drew the ire of President Derek Fisher when Fisher was asked to respond to McGee’s claim that some players were “ready to fold.” Other players have chimed in, but there is a reason why the Wizards center was at the Beverly Hilton valet counter waiting for his car while the union was going over its strategy to about 25 players.
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Via Washington Post
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October 19, 2011
Hamady Ndiaye has watched two of his closest teammates – Trevor Booker and Kevin Seraphin – pursue opportunities overseas during the lockout but said recently that he isn’t ready to follow them just yet.
“I’m more patient,” Ndiaye said. “I’m going to be more patient and wait.”
Unlike Booker and Seraphin, Ndiaye is not under contract for next season and would be...
Via ESPN
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October 19, 2011
Washington Wizards guard John Wall isn't very happy with NBA commissioner David Stern these days.
Via SLAM Online
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October 17, 2011
Despite having Kevin Durant and John Wall on their side, Team Goodman could not take down the boys from Philly (who continue to be giant-killers during the NBA lockout.) Reports the Washington Times: “Despite a slow start, and a lot of missed shots, [John] Wall finished with 38 points on 16-of-28 from the floor. Team Philly led by as much as 20 points, and threatened to blow the...
Via New York Times Sports
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October 17, 2011
The Los Angeles Lakers veteran, as union president, publicly delivers the players’ position and privately helps to influence negotiations.
Via TWolves Blog
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October 18, 2011
Through a "source," TWB was able to uncover some exclusive footage of David Stern and Derek Fisher in a FUTURE lockout negotiation...or, at least, a symbol of what the final resolution will be.
Fold, Derek, fold while you still can. Save your guys the cash and move on.
Oh, and here is the NBA in 4 months to boot, the owners flying their jets and all, escaping...
Via Celtics Life
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October 17, 2011
This was news this weekend. The players had made a point to present a united stand that they won't fold and cave to the owners outrageous demands and then the first guy to leave the players meeting in L.A. says just the opposite. Of course Javale McGee went on to say later that he didn't say this and he was misquoted, forgetting that video cameras had been invented way before...
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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October 18, 2011
“In the well over 30 bargaining sessions, I cannot remember a single incident where he raised his voice. And, just a reminder — David Stern is in the room.” —NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver talking about union president Derek Fisher (via the New York Times). Silver — the guy first in line for the big chair…
Via True Hoop Blog
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October 18, 2011
Richard Sandomir of The New York Times: "To some degree, Derek Fisher’s active role is similar to the path carved by Gene Upshaw, the Oakland Raiders offensive lineman who took over as the executive director of the National Football League Players Association after his retirement. But in the recent N.F.L. lockout, Upshaw’s successor, DeMaurice Smith, a lawyer, was the...
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