20 questions: 1998 NBA players poll

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A poll of basketball players from the 1997-1998 season reveals that 72% of them believe that there will a player lockout before the next season, and 82% believe that Commissioner David Stern is doing a good to excellent job. Other issues discussed include the suspension of Latrell Sprewell.

Public opinion, National Basketball Association

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Disturbing the peace: buoyed by huge contracts and big egos, a handful of NBA players are challenging authority more than ever. Are these rebels for the cause?

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The high salaries being paid to players in the NBA, especially to younger players, may be one of the reasons for an increasing breakdown in discipline. Possible solutions include a salary cap for rookies, the use of player/coaches, and the imposition of higher fines.

author: Diffenbach, Dan
Management, Basketball teams

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Spike and Ray

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Lee chose Allen to star in his new movie 'He Got Game' because of the basketball star's first-hand experience with corruption in basketball recruiting. They talk about making the movie, how celebrity status affects young athletes, and other topics.

Interview, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons), Lee, Spike, Ray, Allen

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subjects list: Cover Story, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Basketball players
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