Updated: November 9, 2011, 11:38 am ET

Kessler Apologizes For Comments

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

NBA union attorney Jeffrey Kessler has apologized for saying that owners are treating players “like plantation workers,” adding that he doesn’t want to become a distraction during the tense negotiations.

“The comments that I made in The Washington Post took place in an interview late at night Monday after a very long day,” Kessler said in a statement. “Looking back, the words that I used were inappropriate; I did not intend to offend. I was merely passionately advocating for the players.”

via The Associated Press

Your comments are important to us, so please share your thoughts. We will be rolling out prizes and giveaways for our active Commenters. Please keep the comments above board and respectful to everyone and you could win some great stuff from us at HOOPSWORLD.