Raptorfan2012 wrote:You all keep fighting the inevitable, but Vince’s jersey will hang up in the rafters soon. With this HoF announcement, you bet MLSE will want a piece of that somehow.
People don't understand the NBA is a business. To have 2 former HOF's ( Lowry is a lock), and a championship, the franchise has finally matured. It'll be easier to market the team even during losing seasons, and will increase the teams overal value.
I remember going to Houston to visit my cousin and her husband. I decided to attend a Rockets game. They were still marketing Hakeem and their 2 titles. They were also marketing Ming and Howard along Hakeem. The team has horrible that year. My point is, they'll retire VC jersey, even if it's only just from a marketing standpoint, along with making extra money on his jersey sales.