dmarc117 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story...=simmons/090227 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 good read - Simmons always is the current state of the country is going to affect ALL SPORTS - NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA will all be affected, this is not just be an NBA problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Moving more teams out of large markets to po dunk towns should surely help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've been to T-Wolves games this year where the official attendance has been 15,000 (stadium seats just under 20,000) and the real attendance is maybe 6,000. Four years back and more the place was jammed to the rafters. Service is instant at the concessions, on the plus side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 the current state of the country is going to affect ALL SPORTS - NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA will all be affected, this is not just be an NBA problem I'll bet you a dollar that MLB and the NFL don't have to take out a loan to shell out cash to half their league's franchises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've been to T-Wolves games this year where the official attendance has been 15,000 (stadium seats just under 20,000) and the real attendance is maybe 6,000. Four years back and more the place was jammed to the rafters. Service is instant at the concessions, on the plus side. This is a lot like going to a Royals game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I, for one, am rooting for failure and hope the NBA looses some franchises. If I ever see David Stern I'll wring his fat F'n neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I, for one, am rooting for failure and hope the NBA looses some franchises. If I ever see David Stern I'll wring his fat F'n neck. But you're not bitter, are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I, for one, am rooting for failure and hope the NBA looses some franchises. If I ever see David Stern I'll wring his fat F'n neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 But you're not bitter, are you? Not at all.....40 years of history, we were still middle of the road attendance wise in 2008 (for a dismal team in there last year). Just like the Mariners sucking for 5+ years...Seattle fans still go out in droves. Moving a team out of the14th largest market to the 45th was an extra kick in the nuts as a solution to keep them in Seattle was a completely viable option. All emotions aside, it was a completely idiotic business decision. When these small market franchises start folding up as the NBA delves deeper into 2nd rate sporting quality; I'll be dancing in the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'll bet you a dollar that MLB and the NFL don't have to take out a loan to shell out cash to half their league's franchises. ummm - I wouldn't bee too sure about that NFL Labor Issues back to the NBA - holy chit did anyone see Wade and LBJ going back and forth last night??? flat-out fantastic basketball - getting me fired up for the playoffs when the best athletes on the planet turn it up a notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 ummm - I wouldn't bee too sure about that NFL Labor Issues back to the NBA - holy chit did anyone see Wade and LBJ going back and forth last night??? flat-out fantastic basketball - getting me fired up for the playoffs when the best athletes on the planet turn it up a notch. It's nice to see the league's super stars healthy (even though a ton of other guys have gone down to major injuries ), and playing to their full potential. There have been times in years past where it was tough to find many quality candidates for the league MVP award... Not this year, as there are at least three guys who are all more than deserving... Besides the obvious fan favorites (Kobe and Lebron), I think Wade definitely deserves some consideration, when you take into account where Miami was last year at this time (being led by Chris Quinn and just trying to stay within 30 on a nightly basis). I'm not saying he will or should win the award, but I think he's made the biggest difference to his team this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 ummm - I wouldn't bee too sure about that NFL Labor Issues Gigantic difference that Rosenberg fails to mention in regards to the labor issue (which has absolutely zero to do with the NBA borrowing money to give to struggling franchises) is that the issue with NFL owners is with each other, not with the players. Yes, they are opting out of the CBA, but there isn't a whole lot of indication that anyone actually wants a cap free system on either side of the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Gigantic difference that Rosenberg fails to mention in regards to the labor issue (which has absolutely zero to do with the NBA borrowing money to give to struggling franchises) is that the issue with NFL owners is with each other, not with the players. Yes, they are opting out of the CBA, but there isn't a whole lot of indication that anyone actually wants a cap free system on either side of the issue. fine - but at the same time there is a timing-issue. The NBA is facing the brunt of this recession head on - let's how the NFL looks come fall if this economy keeps tanking...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 fine - but at the same time there is a timing-issue. The NBA is facing the brunt of this recession head on - let's how the NFL looks come fall if this economy keeps tanking...... Good point. It will be a major struggle to sell season tix to many stadia this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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