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NBA referee lockout


I read an article on the four letter network that described in some more detail the contract dispute between the NBA and the referees. You can view the article here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4482584

I just had a question and I didn't know if anyone could clarify. Since the severance package dispute only applies to new referees and ones with less than ten years of service, that means others who may retire in the next two years can still get the lump sum right? So since this new labor pact will be for only two years, why doesnt the referees just accept the NBA's demands and renogotiate in a fairer economic climate one year or two years from now? Or maybe I just dont know much about labor agreements and what you concede now, you can't redeem in future negotiations...

Also sidebar: Does anyone think that having inexperienced referees to start the season will lead to erratic gameplay (ie too slow cause of poor calls or too fast cause they are too afraid to blow the whistle)? How will this affect the Rockets' game play, which may rely heavily on ball pressure?

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