NBA's Hilariously Ironic Dilemma

[bpj]

I thought it was pretty well known that a lot of conservatives didn't like the woke social justice vibe of the NBA. Maybe I'm wrong.

No, you're not wrong. It's not just conservatives - it's the overwhelming majority of people that don't like that nonsense - but you only pointed out conservatives. I know plenty of loony lefties here who walked away from the NBA - but I never mentioned them, did I?

Again, out of all the responses you could have made - you defaulted to some veiled criticism of conservatives - rather than holding the league responsible for their total failure on so many levels. Here's a tip for you Gil - you are what you consume. When you consume anti Trump, anti conservative, anti anything content - your default response to just about everything reflects that. On thread about the NBA - somehow you default to it being about conservatives - because that is what you consume - despite your previous denials. It's fine - you do you - I support that 100% - it's just amusing to watch it. Kinda like that SOB dude who was completely mired in TDS - he didn't wake up that way - he simply sat around consuming it - the hate and vitriol - and guess what? His posts reflected it. One day you guys will wake up and realize you are being duped. Ever get behind someone who totally reeks of garlic and leaves a stink trail of it behind them? Why do you think that is? Same principal applies here. Think about it.

Just FYI, if ratings are down 40%, as you stated, there is no overwhelming majority who walked away. But don't you think a greater percentage of conservatives than lefties have abandoned the NBA because of LeBron and the others becoming prominent champions of social justice?

I used to enjoy NBA until they acted like the white man was keeping them down.

Bunch of millionaires taking a knee for social injustice. Pfft. Losers.

Especially LeBron. What a punk bitch.

I don't consider myself a conservative, although it's become very very easy to write off democrats as a bunch of losers in recent years.

No surprise they end up kneeling on their knees imo. It's what they're used to.

[auroraave]

No, you're not wrong. It's not just conservatives - it's the overwhelming majority of people that don't like that nonsense - but you only pointed out conservatives. I know plenty of loony lefties here who walked away from the NBA - but I never mentioned them, did I?

Again, out of all the responses you could have made - you defaulted to some veiled criticism of conservatives - rather than holding the league responsible for their total failure on so many levels. Here's a tip for you Gil - you are what you consume. When you consume anti Trump, anti conservative, anti anything content - your default response to just about everything reflects that. On thread about the NBA - somehow you default to it being about conservatives - because that is what you consume - despite your previous denials. It's fine - you do you - I support that 100% - it's just amusing to watch it. Kinda like that SOB dude who was completely mired in TDS - he didn't wake up that way - he simply sat around consuming it - the hate and vitriol - and guess what? His posts reflected it. One day you guys will wake up and realize you are being duped. Ever get behind someone who totally reeks of garlic and leaves a stink trail of it behind them? Why do you think that is? Same principal applies here. Think about it.

Just FYI, if ratings are down 40%, as you stated, there is no overwhelming majority who walked away. But don't you think a greater percentage of conservatives than lefties have abandoned the NBA because of LeBron and the others becoming prominent champions of social justice?

I used to enjoy NBA until they acted like the white man was keeping them down.

Bunch of millionaires taking a knee for social injustice. Pfft. Losers.

Especially LeBron. What a punk bitch.

I don't consider myself a conservative, although it's become very very easy to write off democrats as a bunch of losers in recent years.

No surprise they end up kneeling on their knees imo. It's what they're used to.

It would be one thing if the 'social justice' was organic and real and warranted - but it was 100% manufactured, curated and shoved down American's throats. None of it was real - a byproduct of hugely corrupt politicians and media lap dogs. "Mostly peaceful protests' while literally watching shit burn.

Yeah, insult half the country, the majority of your consumers, call them racists without any evidence, double down on it, triple down on it, then purport to scratch your head as is 'confused' when they walk way in droves. Yeah, feign ignorance.

The league was spiraling the drain long before that nonsense - just another nail in the coffin of a 'entertainment' league. To be fair, nothing more entertaining then LaBron carrying around Malcolm X book for the cameras, and then when asked about the book he could not recite anything specific about it - not one thing. The NBA is the Babylon Bee of basketball - wait - the LeBabylon Bee

[gil]

Just FYI, if ratings are down 40%, as you stated, there is no overwhelming majority who walked away. But don't you think a greater percentage of conservatives than lefties have abandoned the NBA because of LeBron and the others becoming prominent champions of social justice?

I used to enjoy NBA until they acted like the white man was keeping them down.

Bunch of millionaires taking a knee for social injustice. Pfft. Losers.

Especially LeBron. What a punk bitch.

I don't consider myself a conservative, although it's become very very easy to write off democrats as a bunch of losers in recent years.

No surprise they end up kneeling on their knees imo. It's what they're used to.

It would be one thing if the 'social justice' was organic and real and warranted - but it was 100% manufactured, curated and shoved down American's throats. None of it was real - a byproduct of hugely corrupt politicians and media lap dogs. "Mostly peaceful protests' while literally watching shit burn.

Yeah, insult half the country, the majority of your consumers, call them racists without any evidence, double down on it, triple down on it, then purport to scratch your head as is 'confused' when they walk way in droves. Yeah, feign ignorance.

The league was spiraling the drain long before that nonsense - just another nail in the coffin of a 'entertainment' league. To be fair, nothing more entertaining then LaBron carrying around Malcolm X book for the cameras, and then when asked about the book he could not recite anything specific about it - not one thing. The NBA is the Babylon Bee of basketball - wait - the LeBabylon Bee

AuroraAve: I'll mark you down as a "yes" regarding my question.

[Donn Beach]

Spiraling the drain? lol... It's true,, interest in the NBA in the Philippines is off the hook, it's like the NFL in America but I think there's more actual engagement. There are courts set up everywhere constantly in use by basketball players. The NBA is on the verge of a sports business that internationally could rival soccer. Just thinking about it, that's the comparison, the world is not going to embrace baseball or football anytime soon but basketball, it's on the way to challenging soccer as a universal sport and the NBA is in control of the product. Business wise it could be pretty remarkable.

There's your 40%, that was a valid number

Recently, I spoke with someone from the Philippines whose voice trembled with genuine enthusiasm as he discussed Chauncey Billups and the 2004 Detroit Pistons—his devotion to a team playing half a world away was palpable. This global passion stands in stark contrast to the American market, where NBA television ratings have declined 5-7% this season, following an alarming 42% drop early in the broadcast schedule.

American fans increasingly complain about the proliferation of three-pointers, the controversial practice of load management, and a perception that the game has grown soft. While these familiar criticisms persist, they represent only a fragment of the larger narrative. As American interest wanes, the NBA’s international presence continues to expand dramatically. European viewership is surging, China remains deeply invested despite political tensions, and basketball fever has spread to unexpected corners like Anguilla. The league hasn’t merely expanded—it has evolved into a global powerhouse. This raises an intriguing question: does diminishing American interest even matter when the world has become so thoroughly invested?

https://sportsepreneur.com/nba-global-t ... 20Anguilla.

Can't say I've seen one recently but it use to be you could still spot a jeepney painted in tribute to the supersonics. It was kinda fun, the connection it made with a jeepney driver a half a world away

[auroraave]

I used to enjoy NBA until they acted like the white man was keeping them down.

Bunch of millionaires taking a knee for social injustice. Pfft. Losers.

Especially LeBron. What a punk bitch.

I don't consider myself a conservative, although it's become very very easy to write off democrats as a bunch of losers in recent years.

No surprise they end up kneeling on their knees imo. It's what they're used to.

It would be one thing if the 'social justice' was organic and real and warranted - but it was 100% manufactured, curated and shoved down American's throats. None of it was real - a byproduct of hugely corrupt politicians and media lap dogs. "Mostly peaceful protests' while literally watching shit burn.

Yeah, insult half the country, the majority of your consumers, call them racists without any evidence, double down on it, triple down on it, then purport to scratch your head as is 'confused' when they walk way in droves. Yeah, feign ignorance.

The league was spiraling the drain long before that nonsense - just another nail in the coffin of a 'entertainment' league. To be fair, nothing more entertaining then LaBron carrying around Malcolm X book for the cameras, and then when asked about the book he could not recite anything specific about it - not one thing. The NBA is the Babylon Bee of basketball - wait - the LeBabylon Bee

AuroraAve: I'll mark you down as a "yes" regarding my question.

Ha - ok - but remind me of your question, please!

[DavidGee24]

Just FYI, if ratings are down 40%, as you stated, there is no overwhelming majority who walked away. But don't you think a greater percentage of conservatives than lefties have abandoned the NBA because of LeBron and the others becoming prominent champions of social justice?

What exactly makes LeBron James a "champion of social justice"? All I've ever seen the guy do is occasionally mumble something on social media.

His crowning moment was when that white cop shot the black girl who was about to stab the other black girl, and even though it was all right there on video LeBron posted "YOU'RE NEXT". After receiving rightful backlash he deleted the post with no apology, no acknowledgement he was wrong, nothing.

This is a guy who should be a national treasure. What he's done in his career is as remarkable as anything anyone has ever done, but he negates all that by being a complete asshole.

[auroraave]

Just FYI, if ratings are down 40%, as you stated, there is no overwhelming majority who walked away. But don't you think a greater percentage of conservatives than lefties have abandoned the NBA because of LeBron and the others becoming prominent champions of social justice?

What exactly makes LeBron James a "champion of social justice"? All I've ever seen the guy do is occasionally mumble something on social media.

His crowning moment was when that white cop shot the black girl who was about to stab the other black girl, and even though it was all right there on video LeBron posted "YOU'RE NEXT". After receiving rightful backlash he deleted the post with no apology, no acknowledgement he was wrong, nothing.

This is a guy who should be a national treasure. What he's done in his career is as remarkable as anything anyone has ever done, but he negates all that by being a complete asshole.

Anyone with half a wit about them understands by now that clowns like lebron are purely pandering for popularity points with their theatrical outrage - and as the long game plays out it ALWAYS turns out they were wrong and did NO actual research into 'the cause' they pretend to soap box for. Remember BLM? Politicians do it to gain visibility. What's the common thread? It's all theatrical, it's all self serving, it all turns out to be total bullshit, and the same losers keep voting for it. It's all about raising/taking your money (donate to me! buy my jersey!) while flipping you off.

The fact there are still people who do not see this nonsense for what it is - is truly an indictment of the education system. How many times to you have to get kicked in the face with OMG BLM! OMG racism! OMG Covid! OMG Ukraine! OMG Trump! before you get it? Distractions and grifts.

Wash, rinse, repeat.

[DanielVogelbach]

I might be able to name three players still playing in the East right now. I could not tell you who plays for OKC, nor do I care. I somewhat follow Golden State, mostly because I like the style. I believe I was a Sophomore on the JV when the three point shot came out. I took far more of those shots than probably my coach wanted, but I remember the Varsity coach telling me something along the lines of if I stay around that 40% mark, it's like shooting 60% from two point land. As a Senior I shot just under 50% from three, and was just over 40% from two! LOL.

The NBA seems like it is in trouble, because my circle of people don't really follow or don't follow at all. But that could just be Sonic issues. Maybe it's not that way nation wide?

I don't know very many players myself, but OKC has this French Canadian black guy that goes by SGA and he might end up breaking the curse of the Sonics.

The NBA is fine with this, because SGA will eventually go to a larger market, and they want smaller markets to think they have a chance to compete. They don't want OKC going to the Finals every year, but one time and showcasing SGA is fine.

I'll be fine if OKC wins the championship, but still hoping the curse of the Sonics prevails. So, I'll be rooting for Minnesota to beat them and keep them out of the Finals.

[douche]

Yeah, insult half the country, the majority of your consumers, call them racists without any evidence, double down on it, triple down on it, then purport to scratch your head as is 'confused' when they walk way in droves. Yeah, feign ignorance.

You just described everything that is extreme left and woke, in my opinion. People who refuse to confront what is actually happening in this country and when faced with uncomfortable truths, they lash out — not with logic, not with facts, but with hate and deflection. They resort to the standard routine of hashtags, name-calling, shouting ‘fake news’ into the void and hurling emojis like they are making a serious argument.

[Walla Walla Dawg II]

Yeah, insult half the country, the majority of your consumers, call them racists without any evidence, double down on it, triple down on it, then purport to scratch your head as is 'confused' when they walk way in droves. Yeah, feign ignorance.

You just described everything that is extreme left and woke, in my opinion. People who refuse to confront what is actually happening in this country and when faced with uncomfortable truths, they lash out — not with logic, not with facts, but with hate and deflection. They resort to the standard routine of hashtags, name-calling, shouting ‘fake news’ into the void and hurling emojis like they are making a serious argument.

Sounds like you are describing Seattle or Bust.