Which of the following quotes from Passage I best describes the goal of the National Basketball Player's Association? (RI.1.1)
a. "The contract will include issues such as how NBA revenue is shared, player contract and player trades. (Paragraph 13)
b. "In 2014, the league signed a $24 billion television contract with ESPN and Turner to broadcast games, and the values of the teams skyrocketed. (Paragraph 11)
c. "He said their priority is to get aid for retired players who made the league what it is
today." (Paragraph 2)
d. “National Basketball Association (NBA) players want more money." Paragraph

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