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re: When will NBA structure league more like NFL

Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:04 pm to
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
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Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:04 pm to
I'd say the NBA makes its money on marquee matchups

The networks are picking who they want on TV. It's becoming like WWF with the storylines. On one hand, they got the straight up good matchup vs 2 great teams. On the other hand, they will market the hell out of games like Lebron playing MIA or now Durant vs GS. They will play up the Spurs one last run with the vets. Big market teams like NYK, LAL, BOS making moves to become relevant. Simmons in PHI. I think the NBA is as strong as ever, and this is how they want it

Now they also get to exploit Durant vs OKC for the WC title in the playoffs. The possible rematch with CLE in the finals.

I don't really see the stars teaming up as a bad thing thing at all. It's all exploitable storylines for the NBA
Posted by NOLA Bronco
Member since Dec 2014
1898 posts
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:06 pm to
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I'd say the NBA makes its money on marquee matchups

The networks are picking who they want on TV. It's becoming like WWF with the storylines. On one hand, they got the straight up good matchup vs 2 great teams. On the other hand, they will market the hell out of games like Lebron playing MIA or now Durant vs GS. They will play up the Spurs one last run with the vets. Big market teams like NYK, LAL, BOS making moves to become relevant. Simmons in PHI. I think the NBA is as strong as ever, and this is how they want it

Now they also get to exploit Durant vs OKC for the WC title in the playoffs. The possible rematch with CLE in the finals.

I don't really see the stars teaming up as a bad thing thing at all. It's all exploitable storylines for the NBA



The NBA is making their money on the collective power of the NBA brand. Just having huge playoff/finals numbers and continually diminishing regular game numbers and attendance is not good for the overall business. If a few hundred or so games having great viewership/attendance means little if the other 2,000+ games are continually dropping in viewership and attendance.

Plus I don't think it is an either or. I think a more competitive league would in no way create a detriment to the finals. If anything, over time, it would improve it to a new higher normal that has higher peak potential.
This post was edited on 7/5/16 at 2:12 pm
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