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Let's say both teams keep its (much deserved) lead and go to the Finals. Is this the worst possible outcome for the NBA from business perspective?

If I'm not mistaken, both teams are ranked in the bottom 5 in terms of market size.

This board cries about a lack of parity, then cries when they actually get it.

I think the Pacers can give OKC a real series. I don't feel that way about the Knicks.

Who cares, it's great for basketball.

It baffles me why anyone cares about market size. Good basketball is good basketball.

Marvin Martian wrote:This board cries about a lack of parity, then cries when they actually get it.

I just do not understand why anyone cares about this stuff really.

The league got built to this level of popularity on dynasties, and the league will be fine in this mini era of parity, and the league will be fine if there's a Finals without a glam market.

durden_tyler wrote:Who cares, it's great for basketball.

Yeah I don't think it's that either.

At least not inherently. If the basketball ends up being great then that's always good for basketball. If it's not it won't be but that will be okay too.

Everything will be fine lol

I'd personally stop watching NBA basketball if it was the same two teams getting to the finals over and over. I'm sure it's the same for many domestic US and international fans.

Parity is good for the product which, in the long term, is good for viewership.

The great rural midwestern Finals matchup. Should be terrific for basketball.

Eat **** NBA.

Your own fault for slobbing the knob of old man Lebron and old man Curry for so god damned long. Reap your reward ****.

It’s great for the sport!

I’ll watch if it’s a 4 game sweep, otherwise it’s terrible for basketball. They don’t seem to care much about growing the game.

The NBA has the worst fans in American sports.

Y’all have been programmed to think of the Celtics or Lakers aren’t in the Finals, then it sucks.

No other league does this.

No other league is like “Welp, the Panthers and the Broncos are in the Super Bowl, imma skip this because it’s not a team from a big market.”

The NBA’s marketing has just royally screwed their business over by only putting a spotlight on the same 5 teams.

NBA culture is just so ass backwards.

xxSnEaKyPxx wrote:The NBA has the worst fans in American sports.

Y’all have been programmed to think of the Celtics or Lakers aren’t in the Finals, then it sucks.

No other league does this.

No other league is like “Welp, the Panthers and the Broncos are in the Super Bowl, imma skip this because it’s not a team from a big market.”

The NBA’s marketing has just royally screwed their business over by only putting a spotlight on the same 5 teams.

NBA culture is just so ass backwards.

This seems to be more about how people pretend the only other professional sports league in America is the NFL

And it's been said over and over again why the NFL's business model works for them exclusively

I was hoping for the battle of the grifters so the NBA finally does something about the dumb rules and how they are officiated.

Instead it looks like im going to cheer for Indiana to win its 1st.

xxSnEaKyPxx wrote:The NBA has the worst fans in American sports.

Y’all have been programmed to think of the Celtics or Lakers aren’t in the Finals, then it sucks.

No other league does this.

No other league is like “Welp, the Panthers and the Broncos are in the Super Bowl, imma skip this because it’s not a team from a big market.”

The NBA’s marketing has just royally screwed their business over by only putting a spotlight on the same 5 teams.

NBA culture is just so ass backwards.

Agreed! I said this in another thread as well.

"IDk why the NBA has issues with this. It's silly to. Me. It's all about marketing.

The NFL doesn't hv this isuee. Hell! Look at all the small markets in that league that draws well and very successful. Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Pitt Steelers, Cincy, Bengals , New Orleans Saints, Minn Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indy Colts, Jacksonville Jags, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, etc.

The big market NY Jets have been a joke for decades and haven't been in the playoffs for a decade and a half. Last won a Super Bowl in 1969!
Same for the Chicago Bears, they stink and haven't won a SB since 1985."

xxSnEaKyPxx wrote:The NBA has the worst fans in American sports.

Y’all have been programmed to think of the Celtics or Lakers aren’t in the Finals, then it sucks.

No other league does this.

No other league is like “Welp, the Panthers and the Broncos are in the Super Bowl, imma skip this because it’s not a team from a big market.”

The NBA’s marketing has just royally screwed their business over by only putting a spotlight on the same 5 teams.

NBA culture is just so ass backwards.

Double edged sword; the NBA also has the most loyal fans in the world. i’ve seen fandom being passed from grandfathers to sons to grandsons— and you can guess it right, these are the old school Lakers, Bulls, Celtics fans since the 80s/90s and this is why we have lots of dumb/casual fans albeit loyal dumb/casual fans!


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Lol here we go. NBA fans are the worst... only fans who are obsessed about dumb ass TV ratings instead of the actual game.

Nah I think it’ll be good for the league.

This is the best thing for the viewer. A new generation of stars, exposure to different teams.

I couldn't be happier if this is the finals series

Oh shut up with this already lol

Enough crying about markets, ratings etc no one but dumb casuals care about this silly Stephan A like "concern"/bias...just enjoy the damn games and these Playoffs have actually been one of the better ones up until this point.

Thunder/Pacers should actually be a good Finals.