The National Basketball Players Association released a statement on Wednesday to show their support for the Major League Baseball Players Association, who are in the midst of a lockout as collective-bargaining negotiations continue.

 

"NBA players stand with our brothers at the MLBPA as they fight in collective bargaining for a more just and equitable system on behalf of current and future generations of professional baseball players," the statement reads.

 

"The MLBPA has a long history of sacrifice for the common good, and we have no doubt that despite yesterday's announcement postponing the start of the regular season, the players and their leadership will work diligently and thoughtfully toward a fair deal that all baseball fans will appreciate, regardless of how long the process takes."