Cities that would be better served supporting NBA franchise

Huskies1947 · Post #61 » by **Huskies1947** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:51 pm

WEFFPIM wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Why not?

Ever been to Buffalo? Two teams have problems surviving in Buffalo, it's an over extended sports market right now with just two teams.

Lost Angel · Post #62 » by **Lost Angel** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:13 pm

this is what needs to happen:

Golden State Warriors become Oakland Warriors

LA Clippers become the San Diego Clippers

then, New Orleans trades the "Hornets" to Utah for the "Jazz"

now, we have the New Orleans Jazz and the Utah Hornets

Sonics stay in Seattle.

TheKingOfVa360 · Post #63 » by **TheKingOfVa360** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:46 pm

Vancouver

stopnpop · Post #64 » by **stopnpop** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:23 am

Tha Trillest Candidate wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

that argument holds no weight, ever heard of New Orleans, Detroit, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles???

agree..but the Pistons are Detroit by name only...that Palace is way in the Burbs

stopnpop · Post #65 » by **stopnpop** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:30 am

Seattle ...leave them the sonics, Vancouver move the Hawks here...ATL doesnt deserve a franchise, one of the worst sports markets ever...I can remember watching MLB playoff games with 5-10000 empty seats, Kansas City move New Orleans here they cant support a team, NY needs another team ...Nets, welcome to Brooklyn, move the clippers to san diego, no need for expansion, just switch markets

desi_4 · Post #66 » by **desi_4** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:11 pm

I don't see the NBA going back to Vancouver any time soon. If Seattle does loose the Sonics, I'm guessing they will get an expansion team or have a team move there in the future.

Nate505 · Post #67 » by **Nate505** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:14 pm

Lost Angel wrote:then, New Orleans trades the "Hornets" to Utah for the "Jazz"

In that case the Lakers and TWolves need to change names as well.

Unless you're calling that tar pit out there a lake.

RebelSun · Post #68 » by **RebelSun** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:59 pm

Locals, as I am, in Vegas would absolutely go to games; this is a basketball town (UNLV). The population continues to grow rapidly, and the annual tourist level is over 40 million. Locals would buy a vast majority of the tickets, the casinos would eat them up to give to employees or use as comps, and NBA tickets would then become a common component of travel packages during the season. Jerry Colangelo has said that LV is already a more desirable market than some current NBA cities. I honestly don't see a scenario where a team wouldn't be wildly successful here.

I can see how OKC would be successful. They seem to enjoy sports there and the loyalty would probably be pretty high. I think the potential of the area is limited, though. It's also a hell of lot less sexy than Las Vegas.

UNLVNugsFan · Post #69 » by **UNLVNugsFan** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:18 pm

Vancouver deserves an NBA franchise, they got royally screwed with the Grizz. I would love one in Vegas, but Vegas only supports winners. Like with the UNLV basketball team, the place sells out when we are in the top 3 in the mountain west, and tournament bound. But, when we are not tourny bound, the place is lucky to be half full.

An NBA franchise can do great in Vegas, IF they put a good product on the court, otherwise, it will not be successful.

kookie_819 · Post #70 » by **kookie_819** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:45 pm

I'd say Pittsburgh needs one. Just look at the love/support the Steelers get.

ilikecb4 · Post #71 » by **ilikecb4** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:46 pm

kookie_819 wrote:I'd say Pittsburgh needs one. Just look at the love/support the Steelers get.

dont think that's a really good basketball market

Vegas will never have a franchise because of gambling. It'be hard to imagine NBA players behaving/living in Vegas. haha. Let's put Indiana Pacers and call them Las Vegas Pacers.

Post #72 » by **bleu** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:40 am

I'd love to see one in San Diego or in St. Louis.

Bgil · Post #73 » by **Bgil** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:33 am

Out of all the cities people have come up with I think Las Vegas is the best idea.

I'd love to see a team in Mexico City. Largest Metropolitan area in the Western Hemisphere (even bigger than NY). They drew 103,000 fans to a 49ers-Cardinals game and nobody down there even understands the sport.

The instant influx of Hispanic fans would be a great deal larger than the fan base from anywhere else. They also better get down there before the NFL and MLS wise up.

Bgil · Post #74 » by **Bgil** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:34 am

ilikecb4 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

dont think that's a really good basketball market

Vegas will never have a franchise because of gambling. It'be hard to imagine NBA players behaving/living in Vegas. haha. Let's put Indiana Pacers and call them Las Vegas Pacers.

Lots of NBA players live in Vegas. Gary Payton is most notable.