Derek Fisher, the point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and -- more importantly -- the president of the National Basketball Players Association, has sent a third letter to the members of the players' union, this one coming on the eve of crucial NBA lockout talks on Tuesday that could make or break the season. Fisher sent his letter as an apparent response to a letter sent Monday by prominent agents warning players to carefully review any deal that Fisher and Billy Hunter bring to the union.
Derek Fisher Sends Another Letter To Players’ Union Before Crucial NBA Lockout Talks
The Associated Press published Fisher’s letter in full.
One issue I need to again be very clear on...nothing can be accepted without a vote by the players. If and when there is a proposal that we feel is in the best interests of us as players, each of you WILL have the opportunity to vote in person. It’s in the union bylaws, it’s not up for negotiation. You will have the opportunity to see the full proposal before you agree, you will be able to challenge it, question it, anything you feel appropriate in order to know that this is the best deal for you and your fellow players.
The letter goes on to claim solidarity within the union.
The bargaining session between the NBA and players’ union is scheduled to begin at noon ET.
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