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King James for President
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:41 am
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:41 am
Lebron running for NBA Union President
GOAT??
I think so..
GOAT??
I think so..
quote:
LeBron James is seriously considering running for president of the National Basketball Players Association, multiple sources told ESPN.
James is giving a run "some very heavy thought," one source said.
The biggest consideration for James will be the time commitment being the union president would require. James has limited time to give because of sponsorship and charity commitments in addition to playing. Deep playoff runs with the Miami Heat the past three seasons have also been taxing.
Still, James has been investigating the issue with advisers and fellow players this summer. James James
"It's a very important position for where things are going," a source close to James said.
Current NBPA president Derek Fisher's term expired this summer. The association could elect a replacement as soon as August, when they have their annual meeting in Las Vegas. However, the organization is in flux at the moment and has yet to name a replacement for executive director Billy Hunter, who was dismissed earlier this year. It isn't clear when a replacement will be hired.
Hunter was accused of managing union funds and funneling them to family members. Hunter subsequently sued Fisher and the union.
With Adam Silver scheduled to take over as NBA commissioner in February and a replacement for Hunter expected to be chosen by then, the union is at a crux point, and it had James interested in the important role.
Fox Sports first reported James was mulling a run.
James started to engage more in union business starting in 2011 when he attended bargaining sessions during the lockout. Earlier this year at a union meeting during All-Star Weekend, James was vocal about the organization needing serious reform.
James is also close friends with Chris Paul, who has served as union vice president.
If he was elected, James would be the highest-profile player to be union president since Patrick Ewing held the role in the late 1990s.
This post was edited on 8/1/13 at 8:44 am
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:44 am to TigerMan327
He's saying he's gonna run to look good in the media, but he probably won't
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:46 am to TigerMan327
He's taking his talents to the front lawn.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:47 am to TigerMan327
quote:
James is giving a run "some very heavy thought," one source said.
Just like the dunk contest
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:56 am to TigerMan327
Me no likey. Anything that could get in the way of practice/rest for the king should be a no go. There should be 1 thing on his mind: NBA titles.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:02 am to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
So you're not a fan of his rap career?
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:14 am to TigerMan327
a team player, a selfless leader, a champion, the GOAT.
We are all witnessess.
We are all witnessess.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:23 am to TigerMan327
according to this board, wouldn't that make him a union POS like Drew Brees?
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:33 am to c on z
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c on z
seeing as you helped him win that title this year...you gonna be his campaign manager?
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:11 am to WITNESS23
Id prefer a union president that at least took one college course
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