There’s no doubt that LeBron James and Stephen Curry still command heavy attention from fans. Although they are going into retirement years, their global popularity, along with the storied franchises they are a part of, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, also help a lot. As such, from a business viewpoint, the latest NBA schedule makes sense. However, the fact that the future of the NBA is in the hands of the rising stars. And for them to have the kind of reach (or close to), nationally televised games help.
But it seems like the NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver’s obsession with superstars might actually prove to be a hindrance in that. The Purple & Gold has the most nationally televised games at 39, with the Warriors following as a close second at 36. Fox Sports Radio‘s Martin Weiss and Veejay Huskey seem to think along the lines of the Silver and superstars as the reason but with an interesting example.
Particularly, to do with the Dubs. “This is not a championship team anymore. It’s not a championship franchise anymore,” Huskey repeated, perhaps to show just how sure he is of his belief. And here’s the reason. “They’ve blown that by giving Draymond that money and shipping off Jordan Poole. That was the nail in the coffin to any chance that they have ever to win another NBA championship.”
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