Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala was elected first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association on Monday, replacing LeBron James.
After a meeting this week failed to produce a compromise, the NBA is now preparing itself for the largest salary-cap jump in league history for the 2016-17 season.
An attorney for the union representing NBA players strongly indicated Thursday that the association will want players to again have the age limit for go pro lowered in the next round of collective bargaining.
LeBron James has frequently been compared to Oscar Robertson because of his style of play. But now the Hall of Famer sees another link to James after he was elected as vice president of the National Basketball Players Union on Friday.
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has been elected first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association, giving the game's top player a leadership role in the union.
Despite the backing of the NBPA, Hornets forward Jeff Taylor will not appeal his 24-game suspension.
