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Won't post the entire article, haven't seen the OTL episode yet but here is the quote:
"Stern's version of what has been going on behind closed doors has of course been disputed, but his efforts were typical of a commissioner who has always seemed eager to be viewed as some kind of modern plantation overseer, treating NBA men as if they were his boys. It's part of Stern's M.O., like his past self-serving edicts on dress code and the questioning of officials. His moves were intended to do little more than show how he's the one keeping the hired hands in their place."
Thoughts?
I understand what Gumbel is saying with the premise here, BUT the timing of this couldn't be anymore worse...this does nothing but add to the fuel of the pro-owner/anti-player fire while we're in the midst of this NBA lockout. The slavery reference is eh, I know there's better examples to compare Stern's relationship with the players but using that reference does have a way of getting everyone's attention