Half of that address isn't necessary:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-28/why-basketball-has-struggled-in-australia/101902624

Old mate didn't look to far to find out where the money went in Canberra

Cannons got to play with Magic because Darren Thomas and Mike Chappelle were ex Spartans

I only skimmed through this video as I've seen and read enough about this in the past. It didn't look all that interesting to me. One day we might get a few more documentaries on different topics on the NBLs history where failed franchices aren't the main story.

Dave Thomas

correct Zodiac- not sure where Darren came from

I only skimmed through this video as I've seen and read enough about this in the past. It didn't look all that interesting to me. One day we might get a few more documentaries on different topics on the NBLs history where failed franchices aren't the main story.

Its an ode to LK nothing more

2015 teams aren't making money fast forward to now , teams still aren't making money

Would interesting to know if Adelaide is making money with this increase of attendance.

It's interesting that they’ve had such a dramatic uptick of attendance.
Is this reflecting post-covid demand or something else? An escalation of free tix?

What is more interesting even, is that they claim to have basically doubled their sponsorship.
No doubt it looks like they’ve had an increase: jersey is full, flinders uni etc added plus having a proper naming rights sponsor is probably significant (Walker). Albeit this is year 2 I think. They haven’t had a proper multi year front of jersey sponsor since...puramilk?
I wonder if that’s doubled from a low base?

Filling seats in a stadium and sponsorship spots begs the question - what’s required to make a profit or break even? Adelaide appear to be maxing out on revenue spots, perhaps all those things will increase in cost?

I'm surprised LK payed $7mil for the NBL back then. He was basically paying for millions in debt.

Loved the Bearcat "looking at you" references.

Even had the original NBL Tigers in there.

Good video I just watched it, man I miss the Cannons.

Could someone make a new thread for this Singapore Slingers article on the Herald Sun plans?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/the-logue-down-crosscourt-edition-latest-nbl-news-and-whispers-ahead-of-the-last-round-of-nbl23/news-story/548376f337897bea50dc9d0f81e05694?amp

Let me know guys.

Nothing of note, Larry's focus is on another broadcast deal and would like to see Singapore or some sort of Asian presence in the NBL.

When Vlahov and Longley bought the Perth Wildcats from Kerry Stokes in 2000, the rumour was Stokes said you can buy the club for $1 and take on all the debt.

Considering Hutchy bout the Wildcats for $8.5 Million, says a lot about how far the NBL has come.

$15 million per season from ESPN and Kayo and some very good crowds lately, just goes to show the NBL has come a VERY long way since LK purchased the league.

It's certainly headed in the right direction.

Does the broadcast rights deal from ESPN and Kayo expire after this season or next season?

After next season - this is year 2 of 3.

These days sports have been working through broadcast contracts quite early which makes things awkward if you switch the rights.

With that said, I imagine NBL will achieve status quo

Anyone know how much Kai Sotto's games viewership inflate overall average given Phillipines connection and whether Zhou Qi's games were watched much in China?

Id suggest based on how many Sotto highlights we are subjected to its quite a bit higher than local numbers.

https://www.codesports.com.au/basketball/nbl/nbl-has-achieved-crowd-and-broadcast-increases-this-season-and-unlike-past-years-the-growth-looks-very-much-sustainable/news-story/a493d8bb8af874135991b3badccf2592

Can anyone bypass the paywall here for me?

www.archive.ph

enter the URL of article you want to read and bingo your reading it.

Agree with the above - Archive Today is another excellent tool to have in your kit.

Thanks Dr Dre it works.