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| Author: | RFDC [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Another Team in Chicago? |
Quote: If the Hornets were to move, possible new locations would include Kansas City, Anaheim and Chicago, which is the third-largest market in the country yet has only one NBA franchise. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/b ... .takeover/ |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
The Bulls fill the UC on a regular basis, but there's no way this city could support a 2nd team. |
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| Author: | RFDC [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Douchebag wrote: The Bulls fill the UC on a regular basis, but there's no way this city could support a 2nd team. I agree. I hope they go to KC. |
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| Author: | River Dan [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
that's just a joke. the bulls are the only team this city would support. |
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| Author: | Aggravated Sox Fan Bob [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Reinsdorf and Rocky own the UC. Where are the Hornets playing, the Sears Center? The Mike North Rosemont Dump? |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Reinsdorf has too much pull to even allow Chicago to be a consideration. Anaheim is also a bad idea, they already have an NBA franchise in So. Cal. and the Clippers. However, Sand Diego would make more sense if they decided to go to California. Kansas City makes the most sense, since the nearest NBA franchise plays in Minneapolis. |
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| Author: | sinicalypse [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Colonel Angus wrote: Kansas City makes the most sense, since the nearest NBA franchise plays in Minneapolis. without looking it up, isn't oklahoma city closer? |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
sinicalypse wrote: Colonel Angus wrote: Kansas City makes the most sense, since the nearest NBA franchise plays in Minneapolis. without looking it up, isn't oklahoma city closer? I had forgotten about them. |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
There's no way I would embrace another Chicago NBA team. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: There's no way I would embrace another Chicago NBA team. I agree, but Chris Paul playing in Chicago could be fun. And let's not forget this would be the triumphant return of The White Panther. |
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| Author: | mel junior [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
I remember a few years ago, there was some talk of moving The Grizz to the South Suburbs after Michael Heisley bought them. I remember them talking about building an arena where the Bob Watson Chevrolet was at I-57 and 147th Street (maybe? My southside geography skills are fading on me a little). Ultimately, the idea lost steam pretty quickly. If they were going to move here (and they won't), the Sears Center might be a good place to start, but ultimately, there aren't enough skyboxes and luxury seats there to support an NBA franchise. But there is a fair amount of businesses out there that could provide some corporate support. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
The answer is obvious. They should play in Wrigley Field. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
mel junior wrote: If they were going to move here (and they won't), the Sears Center might be a good place to start, but ultimately, there aren't enough skyboxes and luxury seats there to support an NBA franchise. But there is a fair amount of businesses out there that could provide some corporate support. There aren't enough seats in the Sears Center to qualify a college team to play in a major conference, let alone support an NBA team...Rosemont would be a better alternative for an existing structure here. |
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| Author: | mel junior [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: The answer is obvious. They should play in Wrigley Field. Except all games will have to be played half-court ..... |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
I'm surprised the NBA couldn't put a team in St. Louis. You would think the NBA could get Nelly to buy a franchise. Rick would sign up for season tickets instantly. |
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| Author: | mel junior [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
immessedup17 wrote: I don't know if Chicago could support a second NBA franchise. The Bulls franchise is pretty storied here...the Michael Jordan and 90's legacy would keep pretty much all fans...maybe years down the road it could compete...but it would be the red-headed step child for the most part. I'd think cities like St Louis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Seattle, Vancouver, or San Diego would all have a better opportunity. Vancouver and San Diego swung and missed in the recent past. St Louis, KC, Cincinnati, Seattle (wasn't a fan support issue, it was a stadium issue), and Vegas are all likely spots. I expect The Grizz, Kings and Hornets to all look for greener pastures in the next few years. BTW, the Bulls are leading the league in home attendance again this year. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
mel junior wrote: The Bulls sold a ton of season tickets this year which is really inflating the attendace figures. The games I have been to have had a number of empty seats in the 300 level, and the secondary market is flooded with people trying to dump their tickets. |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: There's no way I would embrace another Chicago NBA team. What if Pippen became majority owner? |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Give Canada $1bn in aid to take the Hornets and 2 Guantanamo prisoners; put them all in Montreal since nobody likes those pricks anyway. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Colonel Angus wrote: The Original Kid Cairo wrote: There's no way I would embrace another Chicago NBA team. What if Pippen became majority owner? Pippen couldn't even afford to own a hot dog stand right now. |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Colonel Angus wrote: The Original Kid Cairo wrote: There's no way I would embrace another Chicago NBA team. What if Pippen became majority owner? I would support the new Scottie-owned franchise 100%. I would also try my damnedest to get hired in some capacity. |
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| Author: | Bucky Chris [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Douchebag wrote: Colonel Angus wrote: The Original Kid Cairo wrote: There's no way I would embrace another Chicago NBA team. What if Pippen became majority owner? Pippen couldn't even afford to own a hot dog stand right now. I saw Pip outside Morton's. He was driving a Bentley and his wife was in a sick Porshe. Fwiw, of course. U have no idea of his financial status. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Bucky Chris wrote: Douchebag wrote: Pippen couldn't even afford to own a hot dog stand right now. I saw Pip outside Morton's. He was driving a Bentley and his wife was in a sick Porshe. Fwiw, of course. U have no idea of his financial status. http://mediaoutrage.com/2010/03/17/scottie-pippen-squandered-120-million/ Quote: Scottie Pippen
Known more for his on court defense than his off court business sense, former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen lost $120 million in career earnings due to poor financial planning and bad business ideas. Air Jordan’s sidekick blew $27 million on bad investments and spent $4.3 million on a Gulfstream II corporate jet. |
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| Author: | Free Ajent [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Team in Chicago? |
Bucky Chris wrote: I saw Pip outside Morton's. He was driving a Bentley and his wife was in a sick Porshe. Repo'd So they went to dinner in separate cars, who the fuck does that? |
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