Officials with the Indiana Pacers had a meeting with Mekel and his agent to talk about signing a contract with the guard, but President Barack Obama's State Department’s refused to renew Mekel’s visa. As a result, the Pacers reneged on the Mekel deal and gave the lucrative contract to another player since team only had nine players .... http://www.examiner.com
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Obama Administration refuses visa for NBA player but promises amnesty for millions
Officials with the Indiana Pacers had a meeting with Mekel and his agent to talk about signing a contract with the guard, but President Barack Obama's State Department’s refused to renew Mekel’s visa. As a result, the Pacers reneged on the Mekel deal and gave the lucrative contract to another player since team only had nine players .... http://www.examiner.com