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How did Robertson v. National Basketball Ass'n of 1970 impact players?

  • It lowered players' salaries

  • It led to higher salaries for all players

  • It banned a certain playing style

  • It changed the shot clock rules

Answer

Robertson v. National Basketball Ass'n of 1970 led to higher salaries for all players. This was because the court ruled that the NBA had violated antitrust laws by conspiring to keep player salaries low. As a result, the NBA was forced to allow players to negotiate their own salaries, which led to a significant increase in pay for players.
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