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[MoSpur02]

How is SS&E doing overall? Can't be great having to sell two franchises in a few years. Glad they don't own the Missions tbh.

I haven't heard anything negative regarding the financial state of the Spurs to be honest.

[Robz4000]

I mean, what about the mediocrity of other small market teams like Sacramento, Orlando, New Orleans that let them keep their teams even with bad talent over the last decade or so.

NO had/has superstars to get the big time money from the media and endorsements while Sacramento has arguably the best fanbase in the NBA. Orlando had a combination of both as well as being a top vacation destination for families.

[Darius Bieber]

Spurs extended their lease to 2032 when the ATT Center was upgraded a couple years ago. But yeah Im sure they are on their way to Vegas or Austin.

They had a Freeman Coliseum agreement for the Stars to renovate that stadium, they still moved.

[Robz4000]

Spurs extended their lease to 2032 when the ATT Center was upgraded a couple years ago. But yeah Im sure they are on their way to Vegas or Austin.

Depending on who bought the team I could see a buyout happening. , NBA might step in if it could get the team to Seattle.

[sasaint]

But dude, they load super buses to pilgrimage to Jerry World 8 times a YEAR. It's not an economic thing, its a culture thing. They'd rather give money to Jerry's product because maybe he is a "fun guy" than the spurs guy POP who is a MAJOR ASSHOLE!!!!

Who'd you rather have a beer with Pop or Jerry...

We all know Pop aint drinking a beer

Neither is Jerry.

[ZeusWillJudge]

I mean, what about the mediocrity of other small market teams like Sacramento, Orlando, New Orleans that let them keep their teams even with bad talent over the last decade or so.

NO isn't exactly a good example. It's only 10 years since the league had to step in and buy that team.

Sacramento is only valued at something barely over $1B and Orlando $1.3B. The Spurs are worth $300M - $400M more due to an uncanny period of success due mostly to two players. Peter Holt had a fun time getting to own a team. Forget about Pop and/or RC for a minute and consider Peter Holt and the Holt family.

This would be a really good time to cash out.

What I said wasn't about the viability of small market teams. That's a whole different discussion. It was about creating a perception to smooth the PR blowback that would come with moving a storied franchise like the Spurs.

I'm not saying it's happening. Just giving some reasons why it could happen.

[sasaint]

Probably the last beer he had, and the last time he dealt with Jimmy. Not sure whether he drinks scotch or bourbon, but I bet it ain't beer.

[K...]

The Spurs can be as good as Utah or Portland. Stop playing the small market card. It's not the case that we can expect to attract stars, but that's not a sign they can't be profitable and well run. And stop mentioning Austin. They absolutely made MLS pick the fourth requested spot and there is no cheap land in Travis. They won't bend over for the NBA either. Austin also isn't black/cool either.

[ZeusWillJudge]

He didn't buy the team. He bought a share. I don't think he's a majority owner, but he was the managing rep. He's nothing now, it's Holt babies running the team.

You know what? Forget the buying price. It doesn't matter. In 2009 the team was valued at $400M, and today it's valued over $1.6B. The other is a complete red herring.

[Seventyniner]

NO isn't exactly a good example. It's only 10 years since the league had to step in and buy that team.

Sacramento is only valued at something barely over $1B and Orlando $1.3B. The Spurs are worth $300M - $400M more due to an uncanny period of success due mostly to two players. Peter Holt had a fun time getting to own a team. Forget about Pop and/or RC for a minute and consider Peter Holt and the Holt family.

This would be a really good time to cash out.

What I said wasn't about the viability of small market teams. That's a whole different discussion. It was about creating a perception to smooth the PR blowback that would come with moving a storied franchise like the Spurs.

I'm not saying it's happening. Just giving some reasons why it could happen.

I would say 3.2 players, with Number Two being the .2.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

It's not out of the question. Peter Holt bought the team for $76M in 96. In 2009 the team was valued at around $400M. Now it's valued at $1.6B. Given Holt's situation, this may be the exit strategy. If the team was sold, the only way it would likely stay in SA is if the ownership mandated it in the sale. Seattle has been crying for another team, but Vegas would be a gold mine.

If we're going full conspiracy theory, and the Spurs were making a case that this small market just isn't viable? All the empty seats would help that story. Riding the talent into the dirt would too. I'm not sure they need to go to all that trouble, but it would probably help with the PR blowback if they did move.

I like the logic in that theory. I'd like to believe Pop's ridiculous coaching decisions, rotations and roster depletion are due to some ingenious plan, rather than just a stubborn old man losing touch late in his career.

[ChumpDumper]

conspiracy theories

[Chucho]

Spurs MIGHT miss the POs for the first time in basically a quarter century because our youth sucks and our vets suck and our only good players are old, but have been the only players to step up.

"THE SPURS ARE MOVING!"

"LET'S TANK FOR A 9-16 PICK IN A TY DRAFT"

"THEY WON'T GIVE OUR INCONSISTENT YOUTH CONSISTENT MINUTES! IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!"


"THAT'S IT BOYS, I'M DONE. I AM ING DONE!"...goes and post 3 minutes later and post rate increases, somehow.

"Gutless worms" is the "fanbase" here. We're not going to win the le. 31 teams wont either. But setting a record that will be unbreakable is something sweet.

But hey, let's "blow it up" because the armchair GMs think a mid-pick in a draft is going to stem some long rebuild. Adding more fodder to the roster will solve so many issues.