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Originally Posted by FRPLG
I think the players seem far too willing to blow this up considering they have a decent shot at not gaining much. The SC in the American Needle case did acknowledge the necessity for a sports league to enact controls that foster parity and competitive balance. While they stopped short of declaring it one entity they did grant them a path to coordinate certain activities as one entity. If they decertify ans sue they have to sue over everything. It'll cost them a lot and they may gain some flexibility but not a lot.
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I agree. I think that the players all feel good about Doty, and pretty confident based on the false premise that they are ENTiTLED to 50% of an ongoing business venture. Maybe a judge will take current status into account but everything they have gained as of now is based on the pre-existing CBA. If they de-certify and the CBA expires, everything is subject to repeal, and subject to the decisions of the court. I think it's a fair bet that no court in the land is going to make the deal less favorable to the owners than the current CBA, but many things could easily go against the players.
This is just my opinion, but I don't think the owners are going to be pushed into a deal this time, I think they would take their chances in court.