2024/25 nba season

[Andrew]

Denver's getting smoked right now, which I expected.

Just looked in on the game. If OKC blows this one, change their name to the Blunder. Utter domination so far.

[mp3]

The knicks game was just brutal and the effort on defence just was flat, even the energy in the Garden wasn't there because they priced out the average joe knicks fan with tickets no cheaper than $700 but give Boston there credit they hit there shots and we just didn't do enough on offence, OG played solid D on JT but he was missed on offence and we need to get him going.

I also feel sorry for Mitch and his free throws he's struggling and making himself unplayable at this point late in games

[Andrew]

I think that's a huge issue with the league at the moment, pricing the hardcore fans out of seats that are going to rich casual fans and celebrities who are there for appearances and clout. That's not to say that rich people and celebrities can't be hardcore fans of basketball and specific teams, and I'm no fan of gatekeeping who should be allowed to take in an NBA game live (or any kind of gatekeeping for that matter), but "status symbol" pricing is definitely going to prevent a lot of passionate fans from attending.

[mp3]

I've also heard so many fans that live in the US talk about tv blackouts for certain nba games where they live, even on league pass which as a fan living outside of the US I've never had an issue watching any game on league pass live but il be honest nowadays I watch 95% of my nba the day after due to start times but I've seen many a video on X and youtube about how the nba isn't helping the viewership by making it harder yo watch games In the US, I could be wrong there but maybe some of our American friends could give us some more insight into this.

[Andrew]

I've heard about that as well. It's certainly ironic how it's become easier for those of us in international markets, at least in some respects.