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by Brian Floyd • Nov 17, 2011 6:24 PM EST
The Iron Sheik weighed in on the NBA lockout and ... well, he kinda made some sense. While it's unclear whether Mr. Sheik was targeting the owners, players or both, he did take to Twitter to ask that the NBA stop being greedy and please think of the fans.
Yep, this is where we're at with the lockout.
nba people dont be greedy piece of garbage. you lose the fan you lose the money. you need to show respect for the fan. dont be the virgil — @the_ironsheik via Twitter
The Sheik has spoken. Time to end this lockout before he threatens to use the Camel Clutch on David Stern.
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Sheik's appearances on Stern
are the stuff of legend.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Nov 17, 2011 6:44 PM EST reply actions
Sheiky Baby
by SilverNBlackZach! on Nov 17, 2011 9:09 PM EST reply actions
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