Billy Hunter Quotations

We remain convinced that the NBA does not have the right to unilaterally create new ways to punish teams that want to improve by spending on player salaries. The effect of this decision is to continue to undermine player confidence in the NBA's administration of our collective bargaining agreement.

When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt. That was from the heart. Now I wonder what people will say about the image of NBA players. I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.

When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt. I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.

When you saw him break down, that was heartfelt,

I would anticipate that in the event we don't reach an agreement within the next year, there's a strong possibility that we might be locked out again.

When he told me that he was guaranteeing us no less $500,000 and up to a million, I said, 'Cool,'

The owners must be emboldened by what is happening in ice hockey. Some of them figure they can get the same thing over here. What they have to realize is how much they're going to sacrifice.

I think this is indicative of where our guys really are.

Our goal is to collectively raise and contribute at least $1 million in aid to the victims.

It doesn't work very well when you try to negotiate during a season.

We realize some places are impenetrable by land vehicles. We may have to rent a couple of helicopters to fly relief in there.

Unlike hockey, where nine teams are on the verge of bankruptcy, that's not the case here. The game is popular and it's growing.

Why is it so difficult to assume that basketball players may not need to use steroids? That it's anathema to what they do?

Five games to me is a bit of a stretch. In the worst-case scenario, I thought a two-game suspension would be sufficient.

I've never been in love with the luxury tax. I think that goes without saying.

It's looking like it might be going in that direction. The players can't understand why the owners would go to a lockout. It's suicidal.

He's obviously concerned about his public perception, concerned with how people perceive and evaluate him. Antonio is a pretty level guy. He's very respectful, very disciplined and extremely close to his family, his wife and children. I can't say anything but positive things about him. And I think he's highly respected around the league.