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Sports Verdict: Who’s The NBA’s Biggest Villain? LeBron James Vs. David Stern

As the feats, and really the legend of LeBron James grows ever larger, he has begun to transcend the game itself, much to the dismay of many fans. Consequently, is he, or Commissioner David Stern, the greatest villain currently in the NBA?

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Greg Popovich looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on November 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NBA Fines Spurs $250,000 For Sending Starters Home

The NBA fined the San Antonio Spurs $250,000 on Friday for sending four players home Thursday before their game Thursday night in Miami.

2012/11/30

Jim Rome Gets Into Heated Exchange With David Stern

NBA Commissioner David Stern and Jim Rome got into a heated exchange on the conspiracy of fixing the lottery that granted the first pick to the NBA-owned New Orleans Hornets.

2012/06/13

Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver (L) looks on as NBA Commissioner David Stern speaks at a press conference after NBA labor negotiations at The Westin Times Square on October 4, 2011 in New York City. Stern announced the NBA has canceled the remainder of the preseason and will cancel the first two weeks of the regular season if there is no labor agreement by Monday. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Stern: World Peace’s Past Weighed In Suspension

David Stern said Wednesday the elbow that Metta World Peace used to give James Harden a concussion was “recklessly thrown” and the Los Angeles Lakers forward’s history absolutely weighed into the suspension.

2012/04/25

Report: David Stern To Step Down As Commish After 2 More Seasons

David Stern has made it pretty clear that the end is near for him in the commissioner’s seat. He stressed at All-Star Weekend that he would not be around for the next collective bargaining agreement, whether that comes in 10 years, or six.

2012/03/04

Lebron James, Magic Johnson React To Chris Paul Trade Veto

Even with a flurry of moves around the NBA, the focus remained on the deal that didn’t get done.

2011/12/09

NBA Commissioner Blames ‘Greedy’ Agents For Stalling Labor Deal

NBA Commissioner David Stern blames “greedy” agents for trying to scuttle a new labor deal and believes they are trying to push their clients into a “losing strategy” of decertification.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/12

NBA And Player's Association Meet To Negotiate CBA

NBA Union: No Deal; No Fear Of Ultimatum, Either

NBA players made it clear Tuesday: No deal. No fear of Commissioner David Stern’s ultimatum, either.

2011/11/08

David Stern: ‘We Are Going To Make A Deal’

David Stern has started up another media tour, taking his message to radio shows, TV shows, podcasts and basically anyone who will listen. He’s not so much trying to go for the PR spin this time though. He’s just trying to speak to the rank and file players. He’s trying, desperately, to make a deal.

2011/11/08

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Reports: Kobe, Fisher Willing To Take 50-50 Deal

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant and his backcourt mate, National Basketball Players Association president Derek Fisher, are ready to accept a 50/50 split of Basketball-Related Income with the NBA’s owners. The NBPA’s official proposal as of Friday stood at 52.5 percent for the players.

2011/10/29