Darnell Mayberry's NBA lockout prediction: Prepare for a shortened season

 
By Darnell Mayberry | Published: July 7, 2011    Comment on this article Leave a comment

The Oklahoman's Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer Darnell Mayberry answered questions from readers in today's Power Lunch chat. Read the entire chat recap here. Participate in our Power Lunch chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. at NewsOK.com/sports

photo - National Basketball Association commissioner David Stern responds to a question during a news conference in New York, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
National Basketball Association commissioner David Stern responds to a question during a news conference in New York, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Multimedia

Videoview all videos

Press Row: NBA locked out thumbnail

Press Row: NBA locked out

Jun 30Damon Fontenot and Berry Tramel discuss what they think...

Related content

Links

NewsOK Related Articles

  • Bad owners are to blame for NBA lockout
    07/07/2011 The NBA lockout is a week old. This milestone looks like the first of many depressing moments for the league, its owners and its players. No meetings are...

On his prediction for the NBA lockout:

I'm not feeling nearly as optimistic as I once was. I think we see this thing drag out and there are some missed games. My only optimism that remains is I don't think we'll lose the whole season. Every single player wants the lockout to end. They just don't want to get "robbed" in the process. That's the sticking point. I think the same goes for the owners.

On whether any Oklahoma City Thunder players will attempt to play in Europe while the lockout is still going on:

I think the only two candidates are Serge Ibaka and Thabo Sefolosha. And that's only because they're from overseas and have played professionally in Europe in the past. Other than those two, I highly doubt anyone else would even consider it, no matter what they might say in public.

On whether Cole Aldrich will play more in his second season with OKC:

Nazr Mohammed's re-signing, to me, has much more to do with the team wanting to maintain its frontcourt depth.

Page 1 of 2



If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor.

Ads by Yahoo!

Mortgage Rates Hit 2.50%
If you owe under $729k you may qualify for 2.90% APR Govt Refi Plans.
www.SeeRefinanceRates.com
New Rule in NORT HDAKOTA:
(APR 2013): If You Pay For Car Insurance You Must Read This Immediately
www.ConsumerFinanceDaily.com

News Photo Galleriesview all