Report: NBA G League players may vote to form union
As the NBA G League continues to increase in importance, it appears the players may be poised to take an important step in its growth.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, G League players are set to vote this weekend on possibly unionizing. This would allow them to take a stronger stance on key issues, such as salary and travel.
NBA’s G-League players will begin voting Saturday on the creation of a union, sources tell ESPN. The NBPA's assisting in the formation of a G-League-governed players association that would need more than 50 percent of players to sign an electronic authorization card for passage.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 24, 2020
Among agents and players, there’s been optimism that the vote will render the union’s formation – which would allow G-League players to collectively bargain with the NBA and G-League. Issues for G-League players in the past have included housing, salary and travel. https://t.co/tyslZ7tC2B
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 24, 2020
Pro sports leagues unionize, but they’re less common in minor leagues. This could be a big deal as a result.
As the G League grows in prominence as a potential destination for prep stars, the spotlight on them will only grow. That will probably make moves like this a necessity.
