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re: When will NBA structure league more like NFL
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:06 pm to GynoSandberg
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:06 pm to GynoSandberg
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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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Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:12 pm to NOLA Bronco
I'm a huge NBA fan and last year was unwatchable to me. The talent level was so off balance it was like 2 different leauges. There was no competition except for 4 teams. On the other hand 14-15 was a great year. Seeds 1-7 in the west fighting each other every night every game meant something and the outcomes were unexpected.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:14 pm to NOLA Bronco
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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.
nope nope nope
NOPE
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:00 pm to NOLA Bronco
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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.
And the NBA brand is built off what, 10 marquee players? Whose very free agency has become a spectacle and part of keeping the NBA in the headlines well into July. NBA free agency has become an event in and of itself wth the way it's set up
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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
I'm just not sure viewership and attendance are as important to the bottom line as you think. Tv deals and season tickets are carrying that financial burden
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