NBAPA Union Chief Billy Hunter placed on indefinite leave

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The National Basketball Players Association announced Friday that embattled union chief Billy Hunter has been placed on indefinite leave of absence.

Longtime union lawyer Ron Klempner was appointed acting executive director of the union until every member of the union "can have a vote in the matter," the NBPA said.

Hunter was notified of the decision Friday morning, sources said.

"This organization has been disrupted and we will no longer tolerate it. Immediate action was necessary and taken to protect you," union president Derek Fisher said in a memo circulated Friday to players.

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Good. The guy had more self-interest and nepotism going on our own politicians.

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Billy Hunter has been voted out as NBPA executive director, sources tell Y! Sports.

HOUSTON -- Billy Hunter was ousted unanimously as executive director of the union by NBA players who said Saturday they will "no longer be divided, misled, misinformed."

"This is our union and we have taken it back," players' association president Derek Fisher said.

Fisher said it was a day of change for the union, which has seemed inevitable since a review of the union last month was critical of Hunter's leadership and urged players to consider whether they wanted to keep him.

They didn't.

"We want to make it clear that we are here to serve only the best interests of the players," Fisher said. "No threats, no lies, no distractions will stop us from serving our memberships."

In brief remarks, Fisher said a new executive committee was elected and he will remain as president. The Spurs' Matt Bonner is vice president, Miami's James Jones is secretary-treasurer, the Nets' Jerry Stackhouse the first vice president, and the Clippers' Chris Paul, Golden State's Stephen Curry, Denver's Andre Iguodala, the Hornets' Roger Mason, Jr. and the Clippers' Willie Green voted vice presidents.

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