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I agree with you about Stern, but . . .
The Niners?
Seriously, what did he do (I assuming you're actually talking about the Cowbosy)?
I dunno why everyone always rags on Stern anyway...I think he's the best of all the commisioners and the NBA is the best run league out of all of them. It's the only one that has a somewhat level playing field yet hasn't made it impossible to maintain a dynasty. It's also the only one that has something other than total hostility between players and owners.
In MLB the big market teams dominate.
In the NFL this years 4-11 team could be next years champion and it is going to be very difficult to stay up there. In the NFL the commisioner destroyed his marquee franchise.
The NHL...get freaking real.
The NBA is the best run pro sports league in the world.
::Stands and claps::
Stern is the best.
He loves gangsters, but the NBA is the best run, and has the best salary structure.
I agree with you about Stern, but . . .
The Niners?
Seriously, what did he do (I assuming you're actually talking about the Cowbosy)?
Talking louder or sticking your middle finger up doesn't mean you out argue someone.
His refs suck and he is way out of line with VG.
First prove that VG was wrong before you fine him
He has had a blind eye about the refs for yrs and he favors all the Cash Cows in the league over all the small market teams...yet he takes their money, doesn't he?
Typical Jewish lawyer, it is all about money to him, which is what you want in business, and the NBA is business.
But as a person, I hate him.
anyone have an audio link?
Great post.
The downfall of stern is that he's a nineties based business man, and its all about brand name recognition to him. Big market teams, big market names. It’s why he defends his "brand" with 100k fines. That being said the man has incredibly high overall business a en. He has made the NBA salient and has ensured its saliency for years to come with the salary cap. Now he just has to prevent another lock out.
Why am I weak? I didn't have anything to do with it.VERY, VERY weak WOAI, 760, and Kori.
what an idiot.
Can't be worse than the NHL
It's called parody and it's good. It gives the other low income franchises a chance to reload and make a shot at a le, that in previous years wouldn't have a chance in in getting. When last I looked, the last players strike in the NFL was back in '87, since then there hasn't been a problem with things there.In the NFL this years 4-11 team could be next years champion and it is going to be very difficult to stay up there. In the NFL the commisioner destroyed his marquee franchise.
Well, it's actually called "parity"... But I agree with your premise.It's called parody and it's good.
Thanks Spurminator. I thought about correcting the post, but nah. But it is true..."Parity" is good for sports. I think the NFL is the better franchise right now in stabilty and such, not the NBA.Well, it's actually called "parity"... But I agree with your premise.
I think another thing that make football so viable is that there is enough broad national appeal that it is not as dependant on stars or large markets for success. For example Cincinnati and Jacksonville could play in the Super Bowl and they would still draw huge ratings, whereas that would be painful for Baseball or Basketball.
Stern is a prick, he wants to raise the age limit to play in the NBA.
How the can you say that? It's not his fault Joe Montana got old. Then Troy Aikman. He's the commissioner, not some kind of voodoo magician.In the NFL the commisioner destroyed his marquee franchise.
Back to Stern...
His refs are out of control, and he is a big market, big money . The NFL got proactive when their refs ed up playoff games. Stern throws the book at coaches, hints at lifetime fans, etc.
Plus, he keeps the black man down. [/dumbass jermaine o'neal]
The NFL is by far the best run league in sports. The playing field is incredibly level due to the cap and contract structures. You most certainly can have a dynasty in the NFL too. The big difference between the NFL and NBA is the quality of the officiating. NFL officiating is far, far better.
Of course basketball is inherently more difficult to ref but what we have now most definitely can be improved. Stern just doesn't want to because it hasn't hurt the viewership -and hence profits -enough yet. The league is a business and sadly Stern cares for nothing but cash flow. I think he could care less about improving the game as opposed to just changing things that improve the bottom line.
To me, that is the main reason the NBA is a trailing second to the NFL in ranking the leagues in pro sports.
Last edited by TwoHandJam; 05-05-2005 at 10:37 AM.
Couldn't have said it better myself
Not cool. C'mon, Jim.
Couldn't have said it better myselfhehehe
corrected.
agreed.
If the NBA would improve their refereeing.
That would be the only beef I would have with the league.
They dont just blow calls, they blow easy RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM calls.
Thats what pisses people off. That, and NOT being consistent.
Stern is the slickest commissioner among all the major leagues, but the NFL is by far the best run pro sports league in the world. It's not even close.
Everything except the racial slur....
Jewish people are not a "race", therefore there was no racial slur.
That is not a racial slur.
They are called Jews.....look it up in the Bible.
Now did I stereotype? Yes I did...but it is true...some stereotypes are true, that is one of them.
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