These "some" are mostly owners" of NBA franchises and the "others" are the players. ... With the large amounts of money that pass through the hands of the owners of NBA franchises and the precedent that has been set by other professional athletic leagues, NBA players should receive substantial compensation for their services. ... On Tuesday June 30, 1998 at midnight, the NBA Board of Directors locked the players out. ... Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird revolutionized the NBA. ... Following the entrance of Magic and Bird was another individual who America immediately embraced. ...

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In fact, the first thing you can see is the division of the world that the company makes: North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. ... In fact, the European and the Latin American web sites focus on what is considered "the" sport of these people: soccer. ... Jordan was at American children eyes an example to follow. ... This was Michael Jordan's image in the USA but during those first years of partnership with Nike the NBA was not enough popular in Europe and Asia in order to open a new market. ... However this has been a very successful strategy for the company, today's succes...

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