As the NBA lockout looms on so does the possibility of the cancelation of the entire season.  San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt has already said he wants a system similar to the NHL and is willing to sit out the season like they did in 2004.  Speaking from experience former Dallas Stars forward Bill Guerin has a message for NBA players “It’s not worth it. Get a deal done.”  Read more after the jump.
When an NHL player says its not worth it, it holds more weight. Why? The league canceled their entire 2004-05 season because of a lockout, and former Dallas Stars forward Bill Guerin is trying to save the NBA players from themselves. Guerin was one of the biggest supporters of the union’s fight during the NHL lockout, but now says he’s learned a big lesson. He told the Star-Telegram the fight wasn’t worth it and that it’s not a partnership. It’s the owners’ league. For an NHL player to admit all of that is big. It shows the regret he has. Despite the fact that the two situations are entirely different – the NHL really did need a complete overhaul – this advice should hit home. For a professional athlete, we all know the stories and stats. They don’t have much time to make their money. Even though the players say they’re fighting for those who come after them, to waste an entire year arguing in a hotel meeting room is just stupid …
