Philc1 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

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PhilC: Sorry, have to call you out on this one. Just becaue you don't like Adam Silver don't mean league does not know what they are doing. Parity gives hope. These playoffs thus far are interesting to alot of people.

First understand that not everything league does is "Adam Silver". He is the CEO and the NBA has 30 owners.
If revenue is a measure of growth, they are growing.
Expansion? Im not necessarily for it but do get its been a while since they last did it and the international game over 30 years has produced many allstars and MVP's now as well as depth for the league. The talent pool is richer in my opinion now.
Not sure how the European expansion will work but its solidifying the future and perhaps a pathway for true global league in time.
with Supersonic Travel about to revive again soon it could close some of the issues preventing true global expansion.

Viewership modelas have changed since the heyday of network domination of the broadcasts. I don't have full expertiese on the matters but im not dumb enough to say just because I don't like something does not mean its not succeeding.

All sports over a full season has declining viewership via traditional methoeds and fans watch replays, highlights, and stream which is not fully accountable. Gambling revenue is a growing source as are international broadcasts. While it has to end at some point but until that happens franchise valuations keep rising.

And yes, all major sports has them booing their Commish when he grabs the microphone!

Yes nalod you should thank the Knicks and Lakers for being good and pumping up nba league ratings during the playoffs I agree.

https://www.nba.com/news/nba-playoff-viewership-highest-33-years

Some highlights:

*. Game 4 of the Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic series on NBC and Peacock averaged 5.42 million viewers, making it the most-viewed first-round Game 4 on a weeknight ever.

**During the 2025-26 regular season, 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock and NBA TV. That was the most in 24 years and an 86% increase vs. last season.

* Additionally, more than 1.3 billion total hours of live NBA game coverage were consumed on linear and streaming platforms (excluding NBA League Pass) across all measured markets globally, up 93% year-over-year.

Top Games: Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers peaked at 7 million viewers, while a first-round Game 4 for Detroit-Orlando on NBC drew 5.42 million viewers, a record.Driving Factors: The return of games to over-the-air broadcast (NBC) and the implementation of a new "Big Data + Panel" methodology by Nielsen (which increased reported viewership by 5% to 10%) have significantly boosted numbers.Global Impact: Over 1.3 billion total hours of live NBA game coverage were consumed globally early in the playoffs, up 93% year-over-year.

PhilC: Your lazy arrogance in these matters over the last year vs. all the things I said to the contrary are now played out. Last year I told you the measurements did not include online metrics. The evidence seems to point out the new broadcast deals are quite robost. Knicks have been in the playoffs now 4 of last 5 years so its not like they are new to the ratings. Same for Lakers.
Since they play on the west ooast those games often are as highly rated. Nice attempt to pivot into the Lakers conspiracy as your cover.

Reason for ratings has been the majority of series being so close. Reason for that is parity. Play in teams that surged together in held up. Also consider superstars Curry and Giannis are not factors as they were in the past.

If you must, NHL despite no stars or NY teams also having record viewership in early rounds. NFL playoffs showed a significant ratings boost as well. I can't speak to the longevity going forward of growth but as complicated as these streamig platforms can be for fans the early returns are showing positive. Fans boo the commish fo each league. The owners decide on TV rights.

Im not predictiong this trend will continue. A global econmomic slowdown might pull all entertainment spending down a bit.

Nalod wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

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PhilC: Sorry, have to call you out on this one. Just becaue you don't like Adam Silver don't mean league does not know what they are doing. Parity gives hope. These playoffs thus far are interesting to alot of people.

First understand that not everything league does is "Adam Silver". He is the CEO and the NBA has 30 owners.
If revenue is a measure of growth, they are growing.
Expansion? Im not necessarily for it but do get its been a while since they last did it and the international game over 30 years has produced many allstars and MVP's now as well as depth for the league. The talent pool is richer in my opinion now.
Not sure how the European expansion will work but its solidifying the future and perhaps a pathway for true global league in time.
with Supersonic Travel about to revive again soon it could close some of the issues preventing true global expansion.

Viewership modelas have changed since the heyday of network domination of the broadcasts. I don't have full expertiese on the matters but im not dumb enough to say just because I don't like something does not mean its not succeeding.

All sports over a full season has declining viewership via traditional methoeds and fans watch replays, highlights, and stream which is not fully accountable. Gambling revenue is a growing source as are international broadcasts. While it has to end at some point but until that happens franchise valuations keep rising.

And yes, all major sports has them booing their Commish when he grabs the microphone!

Yes nalod you should thank the Knicks and Lakers for being good and pumping up nba league ratings during the playoffs I agree.

https://www.nba.com/news/nba-playoff-viewership-highest-33-years

Some highlights:

*. Game 4 of the Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic series on NBC and Peacock averaged 5.42 million viewers, making it the most-viewed first-round Game 4 on a weeknight ever.

**During the 2025-26 regular season, 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock and NBA TV. That was the most in 24 years and an 86% increase vs. last season.

* Additionally, more than 1.3 billion total hours of live NBA game coverage were consumed on linear and streaming platforms (excluding NBA League Pass) across all measured markets globally, up 93% year-over-year.

Top Games: Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers peaked at 7 million viewers, while a first-round Game 4 for Detroit-Orlando on NBC drew 5.42 million viewers, a record.Driving Factors: The return of games to over-the-air broadcast (NBC) and the implementation of a new "Big Data + Panel" methodology by Nielsen (which increased reported viewership by 5% to 10%) have significantly boosted numbers.Global Impact: Over 1.3 billion total hours of live NBA game coverage were consumed globally early in the playoffs, up 93% year-over-year.

PhilC: Your lazy arrogance in these matters over the last year vs. all the things I said to the contrary are now played out. Last year I told you the measurements did not include online metrics. The evidence seems to point out the new broadcast deals are quite robost. Knicks have been in the playoffs now 4 of last 5 years so its not like they are new to the ratings. Same for Lakers.
Since they play on the west ooast those games often are as highly rated. Nice attempt to pivot into the Lakers conspiracy as your cover.

Reason for ratings has been the majority of series being so close. Reason for that is parity. Play in teams that surged together in held up. Also consider superstars Curry and Giannis are not factors as they were in the past.

If you must, NHL despite no stars or NY teams also having record viewership in early rounds. NFL playoffs showed a significant ratings boost as well. I can't speak to the longevity going forward of growth but as complicated as these streamig platforms can be for fans the early returns are showing positive. Fans boo the commish fo each league. The owners decide on TV rights.

Im not predictiong this trend will continue. A global econmomic slowdown might pull all entertainment spending down a bit.

Such a great commissioner he can’t figure out how to stop 1/3 of the league from openly tanking and divas like KD from taking off every other game when they are healthy. Master Class in leadership.

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MaTT4281 wrote:Going to hope SAS makes short work of Minnesota now that TWolves advance. I'm still watching this long game of rock paper scissors where Knicks beat Spurs, Spurs beat Thunder, Thunder beat Knicks.

Sign me up!!

Philc1 wrote:Magic ending Pistons season

As they like to say, Orlando going all New York on the Pistons

martin wrote:

Philc1 wrote:Magic ending Pistons season

As they like to say, Orlando going all New York on the Pistons

Just tuned in to the end of the 3rd quarter and watched several minutes of hardcore bricking. Both teams look spent ATM.

If ORL wins without Wagner it will be an accomplishment though, similar to Minny winning 4-2 vs. DEN without their stars

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Paolo ghosted his team again