1) As Deron Williams mentioned, why wait to decertify now? Why didn't they do it earlier like July or August and at least have the chance to try to negotiate in good faith and have the possibility of a full season. When the NFL made a similar move, they did it in March.
2) Do the players realize the impact that this is going to have on their fan base? In these tough economic times, how do they expect fans to empathize with them? The average salary is over $5M, they get flown around the country in private jets, they have summers off, and live a great lifestyle. I project empty arenas and a drop off that might last 3-5 years before the league (if ever) gets back to where it was.
3) Would you want Derek Fisher in charge of your negotiation? I would definitely want Fisher as my point guard in a basketball game, but not in charge of formal negotiations. Fisher has no formal business training. I am sure he has the players backs and is a great leader, but not sure he is the best possible choice.
4) Why didn't the Union give the proposal to a full vote? Isn't it in the best interests of their members to have them vote on it. For every LeBron, there are three to four Keith Bogans. Do you think they would have voted to sit out the season? The Union spent two long days negotiating last week so why not let their full members decide?
5) How much damage is social media doing to either side? I remember the '99 lockout well and sometimes not having access to real time information can be a good thing. Right now, there has been so much information floating out there and it needs to be contained.
6) The Union should play the owners. Winner decides the terms of the new collective bargaining agreement. MJ gets to put his team together for the owners and draft anyone in the world he wants. Players can only put in one all-star to make it fair. Fisher, Roger Mason and executive committee can play. Who wins?
7) When is Durant's team playing Lebron's Akron team in flag football?
