I don’t think the league is in trouble at all. I understand ratings are down but I don’t think the league is in any kind of peril. The younger generations consume the content very differently. But the engagement is there via Twitter and fantasy etc. Obviously if Silver has his druthers ratings would be at an all time high and all demographics would be consuming the product across all media formats.

But I think if the NBA were a stock it would be a great buy and hold investment.

As far as the social justice stuff...clearly it has alienated a certain segment of the audience, or potential audience, but I don’t think the KEY demographics are being alienated by it. Like it or not, I think Silver and company has a responsibility to align itself with those movements, since it is a player driven league and it’s what the players wanted.

In short, the NBA will probably never be the ratings powerhouse that the NFL is but why does that matter to those that are already a fan? In my view that’s just something detractors like to hurl at the league like “see. See how much you fucked up. I told you so.” But I’m inclined to believe that the large majority of those saying that haven’t been real fans of the league for the better part of 10-20 years anyways.

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

But why so negative ? How old are you. Gotta be over 60 I’m guessing

way off

I'd hardly consider myself angry.

I think its deceptive.

The NBA is in some real trouble. The viewership collapsed. The political stuff is what it is, and it certainly alienated some people. But there seems to be more going on than that. A documentary about the Jordan views had more viewers than the current live Finals with someone who is supposed to be the greatest player of all time.

As an indoor game who knows when fans will be back too. LeBron is not going to leave the league in a good place.

I'm never not watched a sporting event because of the political beliefs of the owners/management/players, and I don't think I'm alone in that practice. I didn't watch a single second of the NBA finals this year because it was going up against playoff MLB action and the NFL, and I just like baseball and football better than basketball. Also, I believe that I read that the ratings of each of the four major leagues are down year over year. If that's true the NBA has some company.

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

It was a ratings collapse for the NBA though. And this was with a Finals that featured the premier player and franchise against a former team in another marquee market. They also are an indoor, cold weather sport. It seems like tough times ahead especially for this league.

Didn’t call you angry.

So how old?

It was a ratings collapse for the NBA though. And this was with a Finals that featured the premier player and franchise against a former team in another marquee market. They also are an indoor, cold weather sport. It seems like tough times ahead especially for this league.

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For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

But why so negative ? How old are you. Gotta be over 60 I’m guessing

So what do the tough times ahead look like in your crystal ball? What do you anticipate happening, or not happening, to or for the league?

Sounds like you’re rooting for a demise. But what specifically do you think will happen ?

And do you really think the NBA is worse off than MLB or NHL? I don’t see how anyone can honestly think that is the case

No way they start before Feb 1st.

This is probably most realistic. Will they play a half season schedule though or adjust to allow them to eventually start the following season on Christmas?

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.