During an interview on Friday, David Stern was asked why he hasn't done more in response to comments by Billy Hunter.

Bill Simmons categorized comments made by Hunter as 'lobbying gernades' and how he has been able to keep his cool.

"Because I have been working for the players longer than Billy has," said Stern with a chuckle. "My work goes back 40 years. I am very proud of the place we've come to, the salaries the players are making and I'm invested in keeping the rhetoric down so we can continue the growth the players have had."