Bucks vs Hawks Eastern Conference Finals Thread

Packinatl said:
I’ve never bought into conspiracy theories on who the league wants in or not. It’s not a rating thing since the league does not make a penny more if the numbers are up or down. Might be a bit of a PR thing but it’s more network narrative. Does the league like a strong NY of LA absolutely but that’s more of a awareness thing. And yes every pro league thinks the same thing.
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If you don't think LeBron James' teams don't get favorable officiating . . . because they feel more people will tune into the playoff games, which means more money. The NBA is ALL about highlighting the star players, and and it's ALL about money. Unfortunately for the NBA, the Lakers were not very good in the playoffs and even favorable officiating couldn't get them by the Suns.
 
HowardK4 said:
If you don't think LeBron James' teams don't get favorable officiating . . . because they feel more people will tune into the playoff games, which means more money. The NBA is ALL about highlighting the star players, and and it's ALL about money. Unfortunately for the NBA, the Lakers were not very good in the playoffs and even favorable officiating couldn't get them by the Suns.
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The league does not make one penny more if ratings are up or less if they are down. At best it helps merchandise but that’s more about the season than the playoffs
 
Packinatl said:
The league does not make one penny more if ratings are up or less if they are down. At best it helps merchandise but that’s more about the season than the playoffs
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But still the networks will complain if they get a horrible ratings series
 
Packinatl said:
The league makes not 1 penny more or less because of ratings
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No, but those players get more exposure, which sells more jerseys, etc, which DOES make the NBA money. And increased ratings lead to larger tv contracts for the league.
 
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