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Fiber deprived old guy.
@Boston and on National TV Christmas Day. Going to be an interesting season... Think the Bucks have enough talent around Giannis?
@Boston and on National TV Christmas Day. Going to be an interesting season... Think the Bucks have enough talent around Giannis?
A significant % of a fan base are people who didn't grow up watching the sport. They aren't going to pay to see something they are not into. But if it is free and there is a player they heard about they might watch a couple of games and become a fan. Take Giannis. People in Milwaukee who never watch may have coworkers talking about him to the point where they decide to watch a game. Are they going to pay $20 / month to try it out? Nope.I think pay per view will kill sports. You don't want to limit access like that if you want to continue to have a strong and growing market. It might make some short term dollar sense, but long term I think it's a terrible idea and one that has proven over time to benefit a very small number of people that eventually dries up.
I think pay per view will kill sports. You don't want to limit access like that if you want to continue to have a strong and growing market. It might make some short term dollar sense, but long term I think it's a terrible idea and one that has proven over time to benefit a very small number of people that eventually dries up.
Oh I agree, if I suddenly had to pay to watch every game, I might pass. However, as you break down your cable/satellite/streaming bills, you are already paying for it now. When including it in their packages for a mere $2-5 month people hardly noticed. However, when all of a sudden a streaming service has to raise their rates 2-3 times due to how much the leagues want in exchange for the rights, people are going to choose to go elsewhere.
The "free networks" (FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC) are able to pull this off due to advertising revenues generated. However, just like we are seeing Netflix, Hulu, Prime and others spin out their own series and broadcast them "commercial free", there will come a day that advertisers will decide TV isn't the most economical way to spend their advertising dollars.
We should all thank those non-sports watching people that pay huge cable bills and buy advertised products, because right now, they are helping to offset the economics of us being able to watch sports for "free".
This really isn't that much different than what happened with game tickets. Used to be almost anyone could afford to hit a game or two. Now, its a huge investment to do so. Not surprising when you have sports paying individuals $40M/year to play.
{right Bill? } - stuff like NFL Football, that was once important, isn't necessarily vital any more.
I like the game, i really do, but if they try and make it an exclusive club, i'm out.
Sadly, Buggy Bill has left the forum I believe.
I think they will go to the finals. Anything can happen after that!!!!!
Optimistic for sure, with the Nets and 76'ers between them and that. I read that Bud's job might depend on them doing just that, making the finals.
They are still getting used to playing together. They are not near their apex