I would have honestly preferred a player who is currently playing and is expected to retire relatively soon. The president should be a guy who can dedicate a great deal of his time and effort. Someone like Grant Hill or maybe even Battier
http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/22/chris-paul-battle-plans-players-union/ Heavier flopping fines for no/very limited HGH testing and no dress code changes, who says no?
Smart moves actually. Start raising a stink about stuff that doesn't matter so you can concede it and focus on getting paid.