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NBPA HOPES TO BOX OUT BULLS IN RODMAN GRIEVANCE

          The NBPA has "rallied to the defense" of Dennis Rodman,
     according to Lacy Banks in the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES.  Rodman
     was suspended by the Bulls Tuesday, as the team was
     "possibly expecting the league to hand down a more severe
     fine and penalty," for his obscene language on a
     SportsChannel post-game report after getting ejected from
     the Bulls-Raptors game Sunday in Toronto.  NBPA Exec Dir
     Billy Hunter: "The Bulls' action in suspending Rodman for
     two games was excessive, unprecedented and in violation of
     the express terms of the collective bargaining agreement. 
     Worse yet, we believe the Bulls were motivated by other
     economic concerns, as it will now be more difficult for
     Dennis to earn bonuses in his contract for playing in a
     certain amount of games" (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 12/12).  
          FROM THE BULL'S MOUTH: Bulls VP/Basketball Operations
     Jerry Krause: "We feel the action we took was proper because
     what Dennis said was wrong.  Of course the union thinks just
     about every punishment is excessive when its made against
     one of their members.  If Dennis chooses to press the
     matter, we will be prepared to respond and defend our
     actions."  Krause said he warned Rodman to watch his
     language: "Dennis knew that his interview was being aired
     live.  That's why I had cautioned him strongly beforehand,
     'Now Dennis, don't say anything wrong.  I know you are
     upset.  But please be careful about what you say'" (Lacy
     Banks, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 12/12).  According to Hunter, the
     suspension will cost Rodman $104,878 in salary, but it
     violates the CBA because the most the league can fine a
     player is $20,000 (Terry Armour, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 12/12). 
     Columnist Jay Mariotti, on Rodman's role with the Bulls: "In
     the end, the Bulls are better off losing a championship with
     their dignity intact than selling out to a selfish,
     attention-addicted nimrod who has no respect for their
     steady place in sports history" (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 12/11).

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