Yeah, you just know, although "unoffically", he was speaking for other players, as well.
Ok, so he was taken out of context. Happens all the time. He has to realize, though, that even mentioning "fans" and "kiss my ass" in the same statement is going to go south quickly, regardless of what may have been said in between.
The players do not understand the value of their sport to the fans, and they feel "railroaded" by the negotiations. I'm not so sure there will be a deal soon. If there was any way the players can get some leverage back, they will take it. If not, then yes, there will be a deal soon.