GustavBahler wrote:smackeddog wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Wouldnt be surprised if this pandemic makes Dolan want to see some big names on the team, even starphucks, to get fans back in the seats. Considering the loss of revenue, paying employees to isolate, and the reticence of some fans to pack a stadium, cant say I would blame him. Hoping Rose can convince Dolan that he can get fans back in the seats (whenever that is) without resorting to a quick fix.
Arena's won't be allowed the filled so ticket sales are irrelevant this year- nba is looking at no crowds to start with and then maybe 20% capacity. Taking on any big name or contract this season would be madness- there's no reason to do it. Next season will suck (lucky if it doesn't get disrupted), take it as a development year, and focus on the season after it
Ticket sales are relevant, if players are signed to max deals, max years. At some point ticket sales will be a factor. Hoping it doesnt lead to some hasty decisions.
what is the number - 40% of revenue comes from ticket sales? That is what I saw.
So - what is new cap at 60% of the old number!
Of course, at some point, there is a vaccine and then things return to normal - but that normal will be a new normal, and this year and possibly next year are blips that will be felt for a while.
There is still China which might not relent on pressing the brakes on the NBA
Look at the trend in the cap - from Wikipedia:
I could easily see a cap # of $80-90M over the next 2-5 years as a new normal.
And Chris Paul at $40m is half of that!
