This NBA Lockout is certainly starting to really drag on far longer than it really should. While us fans are now sitting back thinking of what the upcoming season might of been, the owners and players are miles apart no matter what you hear at the moment. They might be focused on the breakdown of basketball related income but there is far too many other issues which won?t be finalized until next year I feel. Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Players Association sources said league officials refused their request for a Monday meeting unless the union agreed to the 50-50 split. The union rejected the conditions and set up regional meetings with players, further casting into doubt whether the season will begin on Nov. 1.
No matter the number of feel good stories about how close they are to coming to an agreement, the 2011-12 NBA season will not be going ahead. The impact that this is causing is not only effecting the likes of teams & TV but businesses that are based around and close to the NBA stadiums. The loss of one game, let alone 10 or maybe all 82, will have a devastating impact on workers with jobs dependent on pro basketball?s six-month-plus season. A few teams have already trimmed their staffs and more layoffs could be forthcoming if the discussions drag on. Then there are those who don?t work directly for an NBA team but who still depend on the excitement the league brings to town.
So while everyone can go on about how they are losing millions, there are people who are losing their jobs and their lives indirectly from this lockout.
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