part of the problem is the NBA's business model is all screwed up. some teams are really losing a lot of money (TV money redistribution would help), and ticket prices are geared for the uber-rich, which is why games don't sell out as often. actually...everything re: the nba is geared to the very wealthy fan. this was stern's move to try and go ultra-corporate, but the problem is, its not a sustainable model. i posted this elsewhere, but here's a link to a really cool and informative podcast i listened to on the nba and nfl lockouts: http://www.nospoonshow.com/2011/09/podcast-episode-7-sports-lockouts-and.html
8 teams claimed gains last year for a total of $150m. The remaining 22 teams claimed losses of $450m, for a net loss of $300m. So yes there is definitely a huge imbalance. One of the big problems is you obviously have 22 owners against 8; there is no way those 8 are going to win out and be able to make a deal that's favorable to the players.
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