Section 9. Firearms and Other Weapons.(a) Whenever a player is physically present at a facility or venueowned, operated, or being used by a Team, the NBA, or any Leaguerelated entity, and whenever a player is traveling on any NBA-relatedbusiness, whether on behalf of the player’s Team, the NBA, or anyLeague-related entity, such player shall not possess a firearm of any kind orany other deadly weapon. For purposes of the foregoing, “a facility orvenue” includes, but is not limited to: an arena; a practice facility; a Teamor League office or facility; an All-Star or NBA Playoff venue; and the siteof a promotional or charitable appearance.(b) At the commencement of each Season, and if the player owns orpossesses any firearm, the player will provide the Team with proof that theplayer possesses a license or registration as required by law for any suchfirearm. Each player is also required to provide the Team with proof ofany modifications or additions made to this information during the Season.(c) Any violation of Section 9(a) or Section 9(b) above shall beconsidered conduct prejudicial to the NBA under Article 35(d) of theNBA Constitution and By-Laws, and shall therefore subject t