Charles Barkley not optimistic about the next NBA season – NBA Lockout Update
Charles Barkley has revealed in an interview if the players and NBA owners agree on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in time to save next season, he would be very surprised. Barkley has also previously voiced his pessimism about the NBA labor dispute situation and his views have not changed since.
Charles Barley is a respected TV analyst who is known for his straightforward comments and colorful personality. Before that Barkley was a legendary forward for many teams in the NBA. He has a great insight on the game and also on the mentality of the players in the lockout because he was there when the last time a lockout ensued. Barkley recalls that games were lost back then, but the season was saved.
This time around things are looking bleaker. The NBA owners are determined to completely overhaul the financial system in the league so that it favours them overwhelmingly and ensures massive profits. NBA Commissioner David Stern has put forward proposals to the players that will drastically cut down their salaries and benefits after claiming that the league lost around $300 million just last year.
The National Basketball Players Association on the other hand is of the view that the players are not responsible for losses incurred. They are still willing to bring their share in the BRI down from 57 to 54 percent but have refused to agree to the league’s proposals that would cost them around $7.6 billion over the length of the new CBA.
By Jorge Arce - Bettor.com
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