The union's lawyer says the NBA are treated like "a plantation workers'

While the union was meeting to reject the last offer of Stern , her attorney, Jeffrey Kessler , attended the Washington Post to review everything that is happening with the negotiations of the 'lockout'. Counsel for the Association was not cut when assessing the attitude of his rivals in the table. "Presenting an offer like 'take it or leave it' is not, in our opinion, to act in good faith," said Kessler, which defended the interests of the players to the labor dispute in the NFL. "Instead of treating the players as partners, as partners, they are treated as plantation workers."

Kessler's statements have spread like wildfire and the reactions to his words were not coming. Especially by the NBA commissioner, David Stern . The Washington Post got in touch with the chief executive of the League to assess the comment of Kessler, who both Stern and the owners of the blame for blow franchise negotiations. "His intention has always been to start a fire and never reach an agreement," said the commissioner. "Even if it means you have to load with racial accusations and insults to their own customers. Their behavior is usually negligible," Stern said emphatically one who does not hesitate in pointing to Kessler as the ultimate blame for the spread of 'lockout'.

Kessler's remarks have not gone unnoticed. The racist overtones implicit in his words will punishment. And as happened with journalist Bryant Gumbel when compared to Stern with the owner of a plantation , Kessler will be investigated and punished for his words. In addition, according to ESPN, its partners in the conflict, the players are not happy with the comparison made ​​by the attorney and are considering taking action.