17 Quotes by Billy Hunter

It doesn't work very well when you try to negotiate during a season.

We realize some places are impenetrable by land vehicles. We may have to rent a couple of helicopters to fly relief in there.

Unlike hockey, where nine teams are on the verge of bankruptcy, that's not the case here. The game is popular and it's growing.

Why is it so difficult to assume that basketball players may not need to use steroids? That it's anathema to what they do?

Five games to me is a bit of a stretch. In the worst-case scenario, I thought a two-game suspension would be sufficient.

I've never been in love with the luxury tax. I think that goes without saying.

It's looking like it might be going in that direction. The players can't understand why the owners would go to a lockout. It's suicidal.

He's obviously concerned about his public perception, concerned with how people perceive and evaluate him. Antonio is a pretty level guy. He's very respectful, very disciplined and extremely close to his family, his wife and children. I can't say anything but positive things about him. And I think he's highly respected around the league.