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What will it take for Gayle to invest in a new arena?
Posted on 3/6/25 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 3/6/25 at 1:20 pm
I’ve been told that the state only wants to invest $300-400m in renovations. SKC in its current state doesn’t need any renovations, it needs to be torn down.
It’s quite laughable seeing NHL cities and ownership invest more into $1b arenas and sports district than Pels who are valued more than the almost every NHL team.
It’s quite laughable seeing NHL cities and ownership invest more into $1b arenas and sports district than Pels who are valued more than the almost every NHL team.
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Posted on 3/6/25 at 1:22 pm to The Hurricane
Gayle isn't going to invest shite into this team. She's focused on philanthropy and the Catholic Church.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 1:55 pm to The Hurricane
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Posted on 3/6/25 at 2:32 pm to The Hurricane
I don't think she will, she wants the State to cover the whole thing.
I think the OKC new arena is about 900 bill, which seems fine compared to what arenas in larger markets are doing
I think the OKC new arena is about 900 bill, which seems fine compared to what arenas in larger markets are doing
Posted on 3/6/25 at 2:37 pm to The Hurricane
Aren't we still waiting to hear back on the future of the SKC and if it will receive renovations or if there will be a new arena built? Thought there was a big article months and months ago about this and even had all the big wigs in the front office and close to Benson talking about it.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 2:54 pm to hg
I have some connections with LSED and state wants to put money into renovations. It just seems irresponsible to spend on SKC.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 2:57 pm to andwesway
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Gayle isn't going to invest shite into this team
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:18 pm to The Hurricane
This just in, Gayle could not care less about the Saints or Pelicans winning.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:34 pm to Fun Bunch
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I think the OKC new arena is about 900 bill,
900 something million, not trillion
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:41 pm to lgtiger
For $900 Billy’s that shite better be able to fly to space
Posted on 3/6/25 at 3:54 pm to The Hurricane
Is there no investment group that would buy the team and build a new arena/complex in the area?
People are always so entrenched on her keeping the team, and I don't know why. It was a great investment that paid off for her. But isn't it time to move on?
People are always so entrenched on her keeping the team, and I don't know why. It was a great investment that paid off for her. But isn't it time to move on?
Posted on 3/6/25 at 4:03 pm to The Hurricane
The SKC could use some improvements, but it doesn’t warrant a tear down. I’ve been to fancier arenas, but they all have the same basic amenities. Other than that it’s mostly glitz.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 4:16 pm to Fun Bunch
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think the OKC new arena is about 900 bill,
Does each seat come with a massage, bj and 20 foot personal Jumbotron?
Posted on 3/6/25 at 4:43 pm to brmark70816
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People are always so entrenched on her keeping the team, and I don't know why. It was a great investment that paid off for her. But isn't it time to move on?
She may not care much to spend a ton of $$$, but she doesn’t want to move the team away. That second point means more to most NOLA basketball fans than the former I’m guessing.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 5:40 pm to VOR
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The SKC could use some improvements, but it doesn’t warrant a tear down.
I see it often. It needs a lot more than what the normal fan sees.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 6:56 pm to Fun Bunch
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This just in, Gayle could not care less about the Saints or Pelicans winning.
Yeah, Saints are consistently in the top of the NFL in spending and the Pelicans are consistently top 15 in spending year over year, but sure.
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I don't think she will, she wants the State to cover the whole thing.
This is false bullshite. You say this like she didn’t just cover 300 million in Superdome renovations.
This post was edited on 3/6/25 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 3/6/25 at 7:42 pm to Soggymoss
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You say this like she didn’t just cover 300 million in Superdome renovations
She only covered $180m and then immediately went up on tickets, parking and concessions 15%.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 8:01 pm to The Hurricane
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then immediately went up on tickets, parking and concessions 15%.
Concession prices are controlled by the concession vendor of the Superdome which is Sodexo. Saints also do not set parking prices. You can complain about it, but Saints are still top 10 in affordability to attend a game in the NFL. LINK /
Eta: The 180 million was for the latest renovations, they have also contributed more throughout the years including 85 or so million in 2009
This post was edited on 3/6/25 at 8:06 pm
Posted on 3/6/25 at 8:25 pm to ShamelessPel
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She may not care much to spend a ton of $$$, but she doesn’t want to move the team away. That second point means more to most NOLA basketball fans than the former I’m guessing.
I don't care about spending money. But the team needs good facilities and a strong infrastructure. We do need fresh ideas and concepts. Young, inventive leadership with a passion for the game.
What we got is a corporation that just goes through the motions and generally just makes obvious, safe moves. I would love a change at the top. I don't blame or dislike Benson. I just don't think she cares about basketball that much. So she assigned people that were supposed to take care of all that.
I have been a Washington football fan my whole life. We were stuck with the worst ownership in sports. We swap owners and it all changed in one offseason. Top 3 pick to a deep playoff run and a potential contender for the next decade. That's what a change at the top can do. Could it really be that simple for us?
Posted on 3/6/25 at 8:55 pm to The Hurricane
I do not see a big jump in the value of the experience with a new arena; however, it will come with crazy cost increases.
I have always enjoyed going to the games and never have perceived an issue with the arena.
I have always enjoyed going to the games and never have perceived an issue with the arena.
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