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Deron Williams Responds To David Stern’s NBA Lockout Ultimatum

by Tom Ziller
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2011 NBA Lockout: Full Coverage Of League’s Labor Dispute
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Deron Williams, playing ball in Turkey, wasted no time telling the world what he thought of David Stern's NBA lockout ultimatum.

↵↵I’ve been ready to sign a decertification petition since July? Can’t believe we are just now going this route! SMH

↵↵Well, there’s one signature. Reports suggest the decertification drive -- which would result in anti-trust litigation against the league if a majority of players approved it -- has restarted anew since Saturday’s breakdown.

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