ECF Ratings higher than Game 1 of NBA Finals

[Thunder Dan]

Last night drew a 9.4 share on network TV for a total of 9.4 million viewers. Games 5 of the ECF drew a 6.3 share for a total of 10.075 viewers on TNT, Game 6, also on TNT, drew a 6.2 rating for 9.995 million viewers.

The one constant is the Magic, so it appears that the people have spoken, they prefer Lebron to Kobe.


http://www.nielsenmedia.com/nc/portal/site/Public/menuitem.43afce2fac27e890311ba0a347a062a0/?show=%2FFilters%2FPublic%2Ftop_tv_ratings%2Fcable _tv&selOneIndex=1&vgnextoid=9e4df9669fa14010VgnVCM100000880a260aRCRD

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/05/thursday-ratings-abc-nba-finals-lakers-crush-rivals/20131

[Tacker]

Maybe the people wanted to see Lebron lose so badly?

[Thunder Dan]

Maybe the people wanted to see Lebron lose so badly?

I have a hard time believing Lebron has more haters than Kobe. I mean Kobe plays for a polarizing franchise, and he raped someone.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Last night drew a 9.4 share on network TV for a total of 9.4 million viewers. Games 5 of the ECF drew a 6.3 share for a total of 10.075 viewers on TNT, Game 6, also on TNT, drew a 6.2 rating for 9.995 million viewers.

The one constant is the Magic, so it appears that the people have spoken, they prefer Lebron to Kobe.


http://www.nielsenmedia.com/nc/portal/site/Public/menuitem.43afce2fac27e890311ba0a347a062a0/?show=%2FFilters%2FPublic%2Ftop_tv_ratings%2Fcable _tv&selOneIndex=1&vgnextoid=9e4df9669fa14010VgnVCM100000880a260aRCRD

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/05/thursday-ratings-abc-nba-finals-lakers-crush-rivals/20131
sounds good to me, as long as we win it's all gravy...at least it's not the 2007 Finals (where maybe 5 people watched those games)

[Tacker]

I have a hard time believing Lebron has more haters than Kobe. I mean Kobe plays for a polarizing franchise, and he raped someone.

Kobe Bryant has most sold jerseys.......

[JamStone]

Would you rather have the more popular player or the player that wins?

And, your numbers are skewed anyway. The longer the playoff series goes, the more people will tune in. Games 5, 6, and 7 are generally more viewed than games 1-4. What was the share and viewership for game 1 of Orlando-Cleveland? That's a little better gauge. Plus, last night was a blowout in the third and fourth quarters. That loses viewership.

But, if it's solace for you that LeBron is more "popular" than Kobe, good on ya.

[Thunder Dan]

Would you rather have the more popular player or the player that wins?

And, your numbers are skewed anyway. The longer the playoff series goes, the more people will tune in. Games 5, 6, and 7 are generally more viewed than games 1-4. What was the share and viewership for game 1 of Orlando-Cleveland? That's a little better gauge. Plus, last night was a blowout in the third and fourth quarters. That loses viewership.

But, if it's solace for you that LeBron is more "popular" than Kobe, good on ya.
Nice to see someone took this thread to the "would you rather win or have high ratings?" question because I never saw it going there.

[Thunder Dan]

Kobe Bryant has most sold jerseys.......

because he changed his number so all the 8 jerseys were obsolete. Lebron has had the same jersey for 6 years.

Plus, when Cavs fans go to buy a jersey they have to make a tough choice between buying Lebron over Mo Williams, Andy, Z and even Wally. The Lakers only have 1 jersey to buy.

[2Cleva]

Lil Dez is keeping LeBron company now

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[DeadlyDynasty]

because he changed his number so all the 8 jerseys were obsolete. Lebron has had the same jersey for 6 years.

Plus, when Cavs fans go to buy a jersey they have to make a tough choice between buying Lebron over Mo Williams, Andy, Z and even Wally. The Lakers only have 1 jersey to buy.
solid point...I know I'd have a hard time deciding which jersey I'd want from that stellar talent pool

[Thunder Dan]

solid point...I know I'd have a hard time deciding which jersey I'd want from that stellar talent pool

that is the thing they forget to mention when they make the top jersey list. There are so many options when it comes to buying a Cavs jersey. I didn't even mention Boobie Gibson, Delonte West and Ben Wallace. Those guys all steal sales from Lebron.

[resistanze]

Doesn't TNT pull higher ratings than ABC? If that's the case, the comparison is invalid whether or not the Magic are the 'only constant'.

[sook]

lol if thats all you have going for you..by all means :lol

[Tacker]

that is the thing they forget to mention when they make the top jersey list. There are so many options when it comes to buying a Cavs jersey. I didn't even mention Boobie Gibson, Delonte West and Ben Wallace. Those guys all steal sales from Lebron.

What are basing this evidence from? I can say the same thing about Lakers, Im pretty sure people have a hard time chosing between Pau Gasol Odom Kobe or even Bynum.......

[IronMexican]

Doesn't TNT pull higher ratings than ABC? If that's the case, the comparison is invalid whether or not the Magic are the 'only constant'.

A cable company pulling higher ratings than a channel everyone has? That's pretty crazy if true.

[Thunder Dan]

Doesn't TNT pull higher ratings than ABC? If that's the case, the comparison is invalid whether or not the Magic are the 'only constant'.

I would think that more viewers can watch something on ABC than they can on TNT. That's the whole reason they put it on network television to begin with because you have to have cable to watch TNT- anyone with a TV can watch ABC

[Thunder Dan]

lol if thats all you have going for you..by all means :lol

I was looking for ratings from the Rockets' playoff run but they don't post numbers for specialty channels.

[DeadlyDynasty]

that is the thing they forget to mention when they make the top jersey list. There are so many options when it comes to buying a Cavs jersey. I didn't even mention Boobie Gibson, Delonte West and Ben Wallace. Those guys all steal sales from Lebron.

Exactly, you can't go out in public these days without seeing a plethora of delonte and boobie jersies around...Kobe has an unfair advantage here

[Thunder Dan]

lol if thats all you have going for you..by all means :lol

I typed "Rockets NBA TV PLAYOFF RATINGS" just now into google, and my computer started laughing and called me an asshole

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

There's also that douche at every Lakers game that sits right behind the Lakers hoop wearing a Walton jersey.

[JamStone]

The Cavaliers make like 5 different retro jerseys every year.

LeBron has been third in jersey sales the last two years.


Nice to see someone took this thread to the "would you rather win or have high ratings?" question because I never saw it going there.

I fail to the reason for the thread in the first place. You basically made a thread to say, "hooray, LeBron is more watched than Kobe!" What's the point?

[sook]

I was looking for ratings from the Rockets' playoff run but they don't post numbers for specialty channels.

Lakers vs Rockets game 6 = highest rated playoff game ever on ESPN

[resistanze]

I would think that more viewers can watch something on ABC than they can on TNT. That's the whole reason they put it on network television to begin with because you have to have cable to watch TNT- anyone with a TV can watch ABC

Maybe I'm mistaken but I thought there was a thread that previously showed higher ratings on TNT when compared to ESPN/ABC in the ECF/WCF or something. If that's the case, then it's more likely due to the fact that TNT pulls in better rating as opposed to the Magic being unwatchable. Thought I'm not denying that the Kobe-LeBron hype would've helped.

[Thunder Dan]

actually, I do have one reason to thank the Rockets for being unwatchable enough to stick on a channel nobody knows they have

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[sook]

I love how but hurt thunderdan is, just by his lame insults you can tell how bad his vagina is hurting right now.

[Thunder Dan]

The Cavaliers make like 5 different retro jerseys every year.

LeBron has been third in jersey sales the last two years.



I fail to the reason for the thread in the first place. You basically made a thread to say, "hooray, LeBron is more watched than Kobe!" What's the point?

are you serious?

[sook]

That game 6 probably had more viewers than the 2007 finals...thnx a lot cavs! :lol

[PBEEZY]

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Plus, when Cavs fans go to buy a jersey they have to make a tough choice between buying Lebron over Mo Williams, Andy, Z and even Wally. The Lakers only have 1 jersey to buy.

Who would buy wallys jersey...seriously

[sook]

Didn't wally throw up 3 airballs in game 6 vs the magic?


Talk about being a homer :lol

[Thunder Dan]

That game 6 probably had more viewers than the 2007 finals...thnx a lot cavs! :lol

Were the Rockets Playoff games in 2007 televised? I don't think NBA TV was invented yet. Did they do it like the 70's where you had to send away for the tapes if you wanted to see video of the games?

[DeadlyDynasty]

actually, I do have one reason to thank the Rockets for being unwatchable enough to stick on a channel nobody knows they have

2xZp-GLMMJ0

:lmao

[JamStone]

are you serious?

About which comment?

I exaggerated about how many retro jerseys Cleveland make each year, but they do have a new LeBron jersey every year. That's basically the same thing as Kobe changing his number.

Yes, LeBron has finished third in jersey sales the last three seasons.

And, yes, the reason for starting this thread in the first place was stupid.

[sook]

Were the Rockets Playoff games in 2007 televised? I don't think NBA TV was invented yet. Did they do it like the 70's where you had to send away for the tapes if you wanted to see video of the games?

No but you're right fan night on NBA tv would have guaranteed the rockets more games. I like your thinking.

[sook]

They will float back into the abyss after King Crab leaves them next year. I mean...this

guy..Thunder Dan was so high on his team and I called their fluky shit from so long ago. I

knew he was going get down like this but that is ok.

I guess all he has going for him nowadays is checking the ratings and comparing them to his shit team losing. :lol

[Thunder Dan]

2 other things about Lebron's jersey sales

1) Cleveland is not warm year round like LA- so that makes jerseys non essential items. I bet that Lebron sells more hooded sweatshirts than Kobe and is #1 in the league in long sleeve tshirts

2) Cleveland is very fashion conscious. Everyone knows that only douche bags and little kids wear jerseys, we opt for more stylish Cavs gear, not the played out jerseys.

[sook]

2 other things about Lebron's jersey sales

1) Cleveland is not warm year round like LA- so that makes jerseys non essential items. I bet that Lebron sells more hooded sweatshirts than Kobe and is #1 in the league in long sleeve tshirts

2) Cleveland is very fashion conscious. Everyone knows that only douche bags and little kids wear jerseys, we opt for more stylish Cavs gear, not the played out jerseys.

You're setting yourself up for more disappointment. I'll be here to say "I told you so!" once again... :(

[JamStone]

They count jerseys sold outside of Cleveland and Los Angeles when totaling jersey sales.

[Thunder Dan]

They count jerseys sold outside of Cleveland and Los Angeles when totaling jersey sales.

All that says is that there are more little kid and douche bag Laker fans. It tells me nothing about his popularity.

[Tacker]

2 other things about Lebron's jersey sales

1) Cleveland is not warm year round like LA- so that makes jerseys non essential items. I bet that Lebron sells more hooded sweatshirts than Kobe and is #1 in the league in long sleeve tshirts

2) Cleveland is very fashion conscious. Everyone knows that only douche bags and little kids wear jerseys, we opt for more stylish Cavs gear, not the played out jerseys.

You act like the only people buying Lebron and Kobe jerseys are the ones in there respective states what about all around the world?

[J.T.]

Lebron is one of those people you hate because he's so good.

Kobe is good, but you really hate him because he's a dick and plays for the Lakers. And he raped that white woman in Colorado.

[Thunder Dan]

Lebron makes more in endorsements. He doesn't care about jerseys. He agrees with me that only tools and little kids who don't know any better wear jerseys

[dirk4mvp]

:lmao apparel smack

[Tacker]

Lebron makes more in endorsements. He doesn't care about jerseys. He agrees with me that only tools and little kids who don't know any better wear jerseys

Those tools probably make up the majority of the viewers..............

[IronMexican]

Gay thread

[Thunder Dan]

Lebron is one of those people you hate because he's so good.

Kobe is good, but you really hate him because he's a dick and plays for the Lakers. And he raped that white woman in Colorado.

good point.

Lebron is like Kevin Costner in Tin Cup and Kobe is Kevin Costner in Mr. Brooks

[Thunder Dan]

Those tools probably make up the majority of the viewers..............

yeah right. That's like saying no straight men watch the NBA on TV

[Tacker]

yeah right. That's like saying no straight men watch the NBA on TV

I'm pretty sure there are more 10-20 year olds watching basketball than maybe 21-35........

[Thunder Dan]

I'm pretty sure there are more 10-20 year olds watching basketball than maybe 21-35........

you are wrong then. Kids don't stay up until 11:30 watching basketball

[JamStone]

LeBron is great. He's an amazing basketball player. He's the best player in the league.

He lost. He's no longer in the playoffs. Stop trying to make him news.

[duncan228]

Maybe I'm mistaken but I thought there was a thread that previously showed higher ratings on TNT when compared to ESPN/ABC in the ECF/WCF or something.

This has some info. I think there was another one, I'll see if I can find it.

NBA Sees Record Playoff Numbers, Thanks to Star-Driven Nail-Biters

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127403

[Indazone]

Game1 stunk! That's the only reason for the ECF ratings to be higher. If the product sucks you turn it off. How many of us turned that crap off somewhere between the second or third quarter?

[Thunder Dan]

Thanks to the Rockets, I'm going to go home after work, prepare a salad with my slap chop, then grab my HD wrap arounds and snuggie and go outside and sit under my Sun Setter adjustable awning for the evening while I play with my Obama coin.

[redzero]

Last night drew a 9.4 share on network TV for a total of 9.4 million viewers. Games 5 of the ECF drew a 6.3 share for a total of 10.075 viewers on TNT, Game 6, also on TNT, drew a 6.2 rating for 9.995 million viewers.

The one constant is the Magic, so it appears that the people have spoken, they prefer Lebron to Kobe.


http://www.nielsenmedia.com/nc/portal/site/Public/menuitem.43afce2fac27e890311ba0a347a062a0/?show=%2FFilters%2FPublic%2Ftop_tv_ratings%2Fcable _tv&selOneIndex=1&vgnextoid=9e4df9669fa14010VgnVCM100000880a260aRCRD

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/05/thursday-ratings-abc-nba-finals-lakers-crush-rivals/20131

Too bad LeBron's overrated team wasn't good enough to make it to the Finals, huh?

[Thunder Dan]

Too bad LeBron's overrated team wasn't good enough to make it to the Finals, huh?

Hornets?

[redzero]

Hornets?

Yes, LeBron's overrated team is the Hornets. Nice comeback, moron.

[Thunder Dan]

Yes, LeBron's overrated team is the Hornets. Nice comeback, moron.

no I just didn't think it was possible for a Hornets fan to talk shit

[KSeal]

lol, Cavs fan clinging to anything and everything.

[redzero]

no I just didn't think it was possible for a Hornets fan to talk shit

I'm saying this as a fan of the NBA, not the Hornets. Every time I go to ESPN.com or NBA.com, there are articles about how the Cavaliers are great, how they will go 16-0, how they are having fun acting like idiots on the sidelines, and just about that team period. Your team is massively overrated by its fans and every damn sports analyst, making it all the more annoying.

There was nothing more enjoyable than seeing the Cavs get their shit kicked in by a decent team.

Now, go on and talk about the Hornets' 58 point loss. Hell, the Hornets losing in a blowout are more enjoyable to watch than the Cleveland LeBrons.

[egtonecity]

because he changed his number so all the 8 jerseys were obsolete. Lebron has had the same jersey for 6 years.

Plus, when Cavs fans go to buy a jersey they have to make a tough choice between buying Lebron over Mo Williams, Andy, Z and even Wally. The Lakers only have 1 jersey to buy.

Man I just got my Anderson Varajao throwback jersey and that ish is dooope !!! It took forever for me to get one since everywhere I went they were sold out ... :lol:lol:lol

.......yeah right ..... who would want a Varajao jersey?

I saw Varajao walking in downtown Cleveland one time and even he was rockin a Bron jersey !! :lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[GuerillaBlack]

Were the Rockets Playoff games in 2007 televised? I don't think NBA TV was invented yet. Did they do it like the 70's where you had to send away for the tapes if you wanted to see video of the games?

Wow.

[SpursDynasty]

The 2000-2002 Lakers drew ratings because that team had personality. This team has Kobe and then a bunch of boring players.

[baseline bum]

Congrats to the Cavs for winning the Ratings Champ 09, joining distinguished company such as the 05 and 07 Suns.

[Banzai]

Last night drew a 9.4 share on network TV for a total of 9.4 million viewers. Games 5 of the ECF drew a 6.3 share for a total of 10.075 viewers on TNT, Game 6, also on TNT, drew a 6.2 rating for 9.995 million viewers.

The one constant is the Magic, so it appears that the people have spoken, they prefer Lebron to Kobe.


http://www.nielsenmedia.com/nc/portal/site/Public/menuitem.43afce2fac27e890311ba0a347a062a0/?show=%2FFilters%2FPublic%2Ftop_tv_ratings%2Fcable _tv&selOneIndex=1&vgnextoid=9e4df9669fa14010VgnVCM100000880a260aRCRD

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/05/thursday-ratings-abc-nba-finals-lakers-crush-rivals/20131

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[Armando]

Maybe is the fact that the Game started after 9pm on a Thursday or maybe people ffel there is no suspense to the Finals.

[ginobili's bald spot]

This thread is fail Daniel. Your desperation is sad. And in other news...


ESPN’s exclusive coverage of the 2009 Western Conference Finals averaged a 6.2 rating, 6,057,000 households and 8,712,000 viewers, the network’s highest-rated and most-viewed Conference Finals ever.

[Jacko]

:lmao Cleveland.

Pathetic city, worthless sports franchises, and a suicidal fanbase.

[daslicer]

The 2000-2002 Lakers drew ratings because that team had personality. This team has Kobe and then a bunch of boring players.

People were into the Shaq-Kobe drama back then.

[blink]

i started reading the first page but there was so much fail from thunder dan, i cant comment on the topic but only on his fail.

[sook]

I'm saying this as a fan of the NBA, not the Hornets. Every time I go to ESPN.com or NBA.com, there are articles about how the Cavaliers are great, how they will go 16-0, how they are having fun acting like idiots on the sidelines, and just about that team period. Your team is massively overrated by its fans and every damn sports analyst, making it all the more annoying.

There was nothing more enjoyable than seeing the Cavs get their shit kicked in by a decent team.

Now, go on and talk about the Hornets' 58 point loss. Hell, the Hornets losing in a blowout are more enjoyable to watch than the Cleveland LeBrons.

ownage!

[The Third Man]

I typed "Rockets NBA TV PLAYOFF RATINGS" just now into google, and my computer started laughing and called me an asshole

I'm sure there were plenty of other reasons for your computer to call you an asshole....

Nice thread, by the way. Deal with the pain anyway you can, I guess.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I'm sorry but at least Kobe mans up after losing.

Lebron hit a bit of a low this postseason

[DMX7]

The one constant is the Magic, so it appears that the people have spoken, they prefer Lebron to Kobe.


... Or maybe they're not interested in watching a 20+ point blowout. :bang

[jonnybravo]

Jamstone already ended the conversation.

This twat is comparing game 1 ass kicking to a game 5 elimination game.

The King already holds the crown of the worse rated Finals in NBA history. Digest that. After all the fellating ESPN and Nike have given to the King...the fucking worse. By light years.

Tell you the truth, you should start distancing yourself from Lebron. He's not staying in Cleveland. His game may be one dimensional but he's proven to be on the ball in a marketing sense. He won't stay in that shithole.

[Avitus1]

And in other news I still dont give a shit.

[ginobili's bald spot]

Thunder Dan is getting owned left and right in this thread.

[DeadlyDynasty]

http://sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/ratings-down-but-strong-for-magiclakers.html

Game 2 was down 3% from last years (duh, it's the Lakers-Celtics rivalry), but up 43% from 2007 Game 2 between Cavs-Spurs.

[TheMACHINE]

Lebron won the raitings..hand him the ring.

[Thunder Dan]

This thread was not to discuss things like the city or Cleveland, or the Cavaliers in 2007- the subject of this thread is to point out that the country prefers Lebron to Kobe. I mean let's be honest, not shaking hands and storming off the court is still better than raping a young innocent girl or treating your maid like a pile of shit

[RedsLakers24]

This thread was not to discuss things like the city or Cleveland, or the Cavaliers in 2007- the subject of this thread is to point out that the country prefers Lebron to Kobe. I mean let's be honest, not shaking hands and storming off the court is still better than raping a young innocent girl or treating your maid like a pile of shit

Ok if this makes you feel anybetter after getting your ass kicked by the Magic :rollin

[Thunder Dan]

Ok if this makes you feel anybetter after getting your ass kicked by the Magic :rollin

I didn't get my ass kicked by anything. Contrary to belief on this forum, I do not play for the Cavs

[DeadlyDynasty]

This thread was not to discuss things like the city or Cleveland, or the Cavaliers in 2007- the subject of this thread is to point out that the country prefers Lebron to Kobe. I mean let's be honest, not shaking hands and storming off the court is still better than raping a young innocent girl or treating your maid like a pile of shit

she wasn't innocent:lol

and that was Vanessa who treated the maid like shit...that woman is psycho