and when they return the fans stay away. Organized SPORTS must acknowledge the importance of the fans. It is the only business that has been able to get millions of people to PAY to be part of the overall product. The fans are rightly referred to as the sixth man in NBA because the fans that attend the game provide the atmosphere that makes the NBA game compelling for TV. Fans exert a lot of energy cheering waving towels wearing uniforms to create the NBA atmosphere that leads to the huge TV contracts. And for all their efforts these fans have to PAY the teams for the privilege. What a scam.
Oh, another thing - how many business charge you for the privilege of advertizing their product? Well that is what the sports teams do when they sell you merchandize, especially clothing, that you wear around thereby promoting the team. Nice rackett.
FANS should be paid!!!! LOL