It’s a tough vote
Look, there’s a reason the vote for team reps 17-14. There’s a reason the executive committee had a close vote as well. This is a tough vote and it’s going to either set the path for the next 10 years or it’s going to lead to difficult re-negotiations and a potential work stoppage. This is not an easy choice for players to make. There are surely some areas where players should be receiving more benefits, but the owners won’t budge. There are some clauses that help younger players and players who are on minimum contracts. It’s not an easy choice. Reaching a majority is not a foregone conclusion.