Lengthy labor disputes annoying, but fortunately there are Shaquille O’Neal – the autobiography, “Shaq is not cut: My Story” . Already disclosed in the media section, about – Kobe Bryant and LeBron – James content become the focus of attention.
In Miami, the latest media exposure of the fragments, the “shark” on again Kobe Bryant and LeBron do a lot more, incidentally, also referred to his own. “Bryant interested in scientific training, he is like the robot dog (scientific dawg), every day at work, hard training hard every day and most players are just general training, an ordinary dog, do not pay attention to training methods, while I as size (too big) reason, the dog is a violation of the laws of nature, unable to conventional training. In fact, Bryant, LeBron can also be a kind of scientific dog, but he has chosen, like me, not in accordance with conventional training, so this is also hinder him (Kobe like that). ”
O’Neill called the “dog” and meant no insult, but black popular title, with a metaphor to describe the players. The implication is that LeBron although he has outstanding talent, but the training effort is far better than Kobe, LeBron and perhaps this is still not able to get championship rings reasons.
Of course, O’Neill in his autobiography, there are some criticisms of Bryant. OK combination is still a hot topic in the NBA. “Shark” admitted that he and Kobe Bryant from the outset, not a trail, because they are a strong personality, are conceited type. The so-called mountain is difficult to allow two tigers, then the disintegration of the Lakers dynasty is also reasonable. O’Neill also said that once threatened to kill Bryant. If there is no veteran Brian – Shaw tried to stop, he and Kobe Bryant almost hands.
As for LeBron, Shaq also bluntly. He said when the Cavaliers, LeBron complete disregard coach Mike Brown – existence – “Our coach, Mike Brown – is a good man, but he must be careful, because no one can fight with LeBron . ” And “Shark” also criticized LeBron fifth in the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals and finals during the 2011 downturn in performance, frankly its too mad, it is outrageous.
With O’Neal’s autobiography was launched, no doubt there will be more irreparably exposed. In the days of downtime, many more fans at least talk.
Deadline is approaching, both sides decided to meet again, for the ultimate negotiations to save the 2011-12 season. According to multiple league sources said the message, both parties will be from November 9, two in the afternoon start negotiations again, this is the result of labor strive, but CBS Sports reporter Ken – Berg said, it will be a mini-talks, both sides are only five or six people to participate in it, because the negotiations are temporary decision, so many people are rushed to New York by air venue for negotiations.
Ended at 21:00 on November 9th, the labor negotiations have been carried out over eight hours, is still continuing.
The players union yesterday held an internal meeting in New York, the league’s 30 teams, 29 teams were represented at the end of the meeting, the union executive director Billy – Hunter and the main Xidelike – Fisher refused to accept the employers have expressed Now the proposal, employers can agree to labor’s basketball-related income is divided into 55 proposals, but only if employers have to make concessions in the system. As Union President David – Stern in the last ultimatum issued after talks broke down, so workers in the United States eager to 5 pm Wednesday deadline comes the rain once again the ultimate employer negotiations.
Now the workers refused to accept the employer’s proposal, which means that if the employers refuse to make concessions in the system, then this is bound to fruitless negotiations, the employers made worse after the proposal, more games may be canceled . However, Yahoo! sports experts Adrian – Pawlowski said Werner, David – Stern is making active efforts, he may present proposals for employers associated with the system, some minor aspects of change, fight with the workers reached by the new agreement, thus ending shut down.
“Stern proposed system may be on the employers of some of the subtle, does not affect the overall aspects of adjustment, which will be recognized by employers,” said one insider, “I do not think Stern is a problem. ”
“That would be extremely subtle changes,” said a league executive said.
Employers may make very small concessions, the problem is that they do it will make labor concessions satisfied, making the new agreement is reached. 50-50 players to accept the proposal, which means they gave up BRI is divided into seven percentage points a year is about $ 375 million. However, employers are still hardliners threaten reported worse proposal, if that ,2011-12 season and most likely not be maintained.
Of course, if Stern’s efforts, if effective, employers in the system has made small concessions to allow the workers satisfied, has been going on over one hundred and thirty days of downtime may really will end.
New York, both sides met again 8.5 hours later still not able to reach agreement. In this round of bargaining among employers for the employees reported the highest up to 51% of basketball-related revenue-sharing proposal, but the workers still refused, and if you wait until the United States time next Wednesday workers still can not accept this proposal, then the owners The offer will become 47%, and have flexibility with the salary cap.
“We want to give employees sufficient time to consider the employers’ latest proposal and I hope they can accept,” David – Stern said he refused this as an ultimatum, but said the owners are ready to reach an agreement.
But the players do not seem to intend to change their minds. “For us fans, the arena of our workers, waiters, today is a sad day, very depressed, sad day,” union main Xidelike – Fisher said, “say unequivocally that the tonight we are negotiating with a great sincerity, and hope to reach an agreement, why can not reach an agreement for, we are also very confused. ”
Federal mediator George – Cohen participated in the negotiations, he and the labor and capital, respectively, had met, Stern said Cohen on the BRI and the salary cap system is divided into six recommendations made by employers to accept the first five, and hope to Write this number on Sunday in which a formal agreement, but Stern said the players’ union lawyer Jeffrey – Kessler rejected these proposals.
“Mr. Kessler rejected the mediator’s proposal, rejected our proposal, I think I say do not lose the fair,” Stern said, “but the opportunity is always there, we hope that the unions are now on the table to accept the proposal. ”
In negotiations with employers in the 50-50 did not insist, but made a 49% -51% of the float into recommendations, but Fisher did not buy it. “We simply can not possibly be the proportion of 51%, so this is not a floating of the terms.”
In the old labor agreement, players can be divided into 57% of BRI, and in the negotiation of new collective bargaining agreement among the players adhere to the bottom line is 52.5%. In today’s negotiations between employers and employees before the first boss who had an internal meeting, Stern said he believed that bosses will support the new agreement, but he did not consider whether a player will accept.
“I guess the possibility of not doing, or like that sort of thing and we hope the players can play the game, we also want to have a season,” Stern said, “We also hope to make the terms of the agreement to promote reached, to preserve more of the game. ”
As the NBA labor negotiations continue, the Charlotte Bobcats big boss – Michael Jordan canceled travel to Australia to participate in US Presidents Cup golf program, he was of the team’s assistant captain.
Replace Michael as a member of President’s Cup is the 11th PGA Championship – John Cook, he and the same to participate in the Presidents Cup – Tiger Woods a good relationship.
“After careful consideration, I am very sorry to have made out later this month at the Presidents Cup decision.” Jordan said in a statement, “As the uncertainty of NBA labor negotiations, as Charlotte the big boss, I think I need to stay in this country and I am very honored to be selected as captain of the Presidents Cup assistant, unfortunately this does not help Fred – Kupu Si a (captain), I Zhumei Guo team this times the Presidents Cup golf tour all the best. ”
Jordan talked about the absence, Kupu Si also responded: “Our team will miss his friendship, spirit and leadership, we understand his decision, understanding the current status of his team.”
NBA labor negotiations have affected the normal regular season began, and today was supposed to be the day of the regular season start, but due to shut down, the first month of all the games have been canceled.
2009 – Michael Jordan was appointed in San Francisco at the Presidents Cup golf captain assistant, was an honorary captain is Fraker – Kupu Si, the final U.S. team beat the Australians Greg – Norman led the international column. President Cup is similar to people familiar with the Ryder Cup, which is by the U.S. team against Europe United.
The competition since the establishment in 1994, the U.S. team only fruits and vegetables once, in 1998, the competition held in Melbourne.
Kupu Si this year was reappointed as U.S. Presidents Cup team captain, he immediately announced that Jay – Haas and Michael – Michael Jordan as his assistant. Jordan announced the withdrawal, but also his appointment of John – Jordan Cook replacement position.
Cook this week has also participated in World Tour Charles Schwab Cup. The Presidents Cup will be in next week, location is Sydney, Australia. Competition for 4 days, will gather in Kupu Si, Woods, Greg Norman, the world’s top masters.
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick – Rose’s temper through three seasons, has let himself become the top players. And his wages? Did not catch up with this speed. He recently said in an interview, hoping to abolish the salary cap restrictions.
As the rookie contract restrictions, the league MVP last season, only $ 5.5 million annual salary, far below the other Super League players. His rookie contract was for four years $ 22.5 million, no doubt, at the end of the contract, Ross will get a maximum salary.
“I want to just return to the previous era, when there is no salary cap this statement.” Ross told the Associated Press, said, “Before, they just left the college can give a player a huge contract, why not continue to do it? game is growing ah, they need to stop the current practice. ”
The players union wants the players to complete rookie contract as soon as possible. U.S. time on Monday, the union executive director Billy – Hunter said, like Ross and Blake – Griffin such a good player because rookie contract in the body and can only get a salary far below their worth. Alliance, said they had given a new proposal: to increase the top rookie award bonuses, such as when the rookie class get selected as league MVP, or first, second or third-team honors while.
“We are not greedy,” Ross said, “We are certainly not greedy, they are all we have done is undoubtedly wrong.”
Earlier, both sides in the participation of the mediator had long talks, and discussed the “divided into 55 proposals,” but did not reach an agreement. Currently ,2011-12 regular season games before two weeks has been canceled, and will likely have more games to be canceled.
“I know, everyone wants to start the game, but the premise is to have a proper contract.” Ross said.
In the offseason, Ross training in Los Angeles, and his training there with the Atlanta Hawks Al – Horford. Ross is about 23 years old this month, is the youngest league MVP, as in addition to the history of the Bulls – Michael Jordan the only other player won the honor. “The most difficult thing is, when wake up, you see the game was canceled.” Ross said, “the feelings of fans watching the game pressing, shut down their damage may be greater.”
Last season, Rose averaged 25.0 points and 7.7 assists to lead the Bulls made an NBA-best 62 wins and achievements, but also into the Eastern Conference finals. However, LeBron – James to stop Miami where the pace of the Bulls. “I have been very hard, and seriously look at my basketball career. This is my life.” Ross said, “When people you have some negative evaluation of the time, this is normal, which is part of life you have to face on these issues. ”
Before there were reports that Ross will participate in the exhibition world tour, but today’s latest news is that Ross will opt out, but to some other NBA players to the army exhibition.