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Ousted NBA players association executive director Billy Hunter alleges in a lawsuit that president Derek Fisher had a secret deal with owners during the 2011 lockout that benefited himself, his publicist and certain players. Hunter contends that Fisher undermined Hunters efforts to make an agreement and interfered with his position by secretly negotiating with select owners in violation of union bylaws. Filed Thursday in California Superior Court, the suit seeks unspecified damages for defamation and breach of contract. It also names the National Basketball Players Association and Jamie Wior, Fishers publicist, and says Fisher and Wior worked after the lockout ended "to terminate his employment without cause and in violation of his contract." "Wior harboured aspirations to assume a position of responsibility with the NBPA," the suit says. "She set out to craft a new public persona for Fisher, taking control of his media appearances and public statements and encouraging him to overreach his authority." Hunter was ousted in February following an investigation into his business practices that found no illegal conduct but cited several conflicts of interest, questionable business decisions and hiring practices. Fisher finished the season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. "Its unfortunate that I must take this action against an organization where I had the privilege of working with many dedicated associates over 17 years," Hunter said in a statement. "Im proud of our record of achievement on behalf of players during my tenure as Executive Director and will continue to stand up for their interests. But I cannot let stand attacks on my character or accept what has been done." The suit says owners were aided by Fisher when they locked out players in July 2011 after the expiration of the last collective bargaining agreement. It says the veteran guard realized he could have been on his last contract as a player, so he wanted to secure a "soft landing" after his career by keeping good relations with the league and team owners, even while Hunter was committed to a firm stance. "Unbeknownst to Hunter, however, Fisher was secretly negotiating with the Certain Owners -- on his own and without any authority -- to settle the negotiations on terms less favourable to the players," the suit says. "The NBPAs Constitution and By-Laws vest in Hunter the sole right to conduct collective bargaining negotiations on behalf of the Union. Fishers interference in the negotiations exceeded his authority and undermined the Unions negotiating power. Wiors interference was completely without authority or basis. Ultimately, the players accepted a new CBA that left them with a greatly reduced share of the NBAs revenues." The lockout ended in November 2011 with players receiving a 50-50 split of basketball-related income, after they were guaranteed 57 per cent in the previous deal. The relationship between Hunter and Fisher at times seemed strained, with Fisher often speaking to reporters alone after bargaining sessions while Hunter left quickly. Fisher said he had just learned of the lawsuit before meeting with reporters in Oklahoma City and didnt want to comment. "Obviously in any type of legal situation, you have to be very careful about what you say. So, I guess at the appropriate time Ill be able to respond or make a statement," he said. Wior and a union official didnt immediately return messages. Hunter led the union since 1996 before he was voted out during the All-Star break with more than $10.5 million left on his contract. Craig Smith Jersey .Y. - Nelson Mandela will be honoured by the New York Yankees with a plaque in Monument Park. Calle Jarnkrok Predators Jersey .ca! 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Is dropped to reserve grade for the majority of the season.2011 - Becomes Canterburys full-time fullback and signs a contract with the club which should keep him there until the end of 2015.2012 - Scores 22 tries to claim the Dally M Medal and take the Bulldogs to the grand final. They lose to Melbourne but Barba becomes one of the most marketable players in the game.February 2013 - Stood down by the Bulldogs, citing behavioural reasons. Enters rehabilitation for gambling and alcohol issues.March 2013 - Returns to the field after missing just the opening three weeks of the season for personal reasons.August 2013 - Released from the final two years of his contract with Canterbury to sign with Brisbane for the 2014 season on a two-year deal. The Broncos pay an undisclosed amount to the Bulldogs for the transfer.September 2013 - News Corp Australia release images of Barbas ex-partner which they claim show injuries which were inflicted by the fullback. The woman denies the claims. The NRL also opens an investigation into the Bulldogs handling of the matter, where former chief executive and the NRLs then head of football, Todd Greenberg, is cleared of any wrongdoing.dddddddddddd Barba is never charged over the matter.2014 - Debuts for the Broncos, but takes seven matches to score a try and is eventually shifted to five-eighth in an underwhelming season where he scores just eight tries in 25 games.November 2014 - Is told to look elsewhere by incoming Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett. Signs with Cronulla on a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until the end of 2017.2015 - Struggles to find his place in the Cronulla team. Comes off the bench in 13 of his 19 games, scoring just three tries.March 2016 - Wins a battle to claim the Sharks No.1 jersey ahead of Jack Bird and Valentine Holmes.October 2016 - Claims his first premiership with Cronulla after returning to near career-best form. Scores 16 tries in 27 games for the Sharks, including the opening four-pointer in their grand final win over Melbourne.November 2016 - Released by Cronulla after reports emerge he has tested positive to cocaine four days after the grand final, and faces a 12-match ban. Heads to Thailand for rehabilitation. ' ' '