NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has been elected as a vice president of the NBA Players Association.
The person said James was elected Friday during the union’s annual meeting as part of All-Star weekend. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the meeting is still underway.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, the union’s president, reached out to James, who wanted to be involved in future talks for the next collective bargaining agreement, which could take place in 2017.
James is a four-time MVP and regarded as the game’s most powerful player — on and off the floor. He has been outspoken in the past on numerous player-related issues.
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