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Stern not a fan, not threatened by overseas option

The Columbian
Published: August 1, 2011, 5:00pm

NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern says the only people NBA players are threatening by going overseas is themselves.

The NBA Commissioner dismissed the notion that it’s a bargaining tactic, warning it could divide the union and possibly jeopardize players’ contracts if they were to be seriously injured.

Locked out by the league, numerous players have said they would consider playing overseas. Yet Stern tells The Associated Press there are “maybe 10, 15, even 20 players who might, might be able to secure employment, but nothing approaching the NBA system.”

The union has encouraged players to find work rather than give in to the owners’ demands, with the hope that owners would offer better proposals if they see their players have other options.

Stern is “not sure that’s a great idea for its players.”

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