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Boring but worth it

I don't want this thread to get political, but I know what you are saying, and a lot of fans feel the same. I believe most fans prefer that sports not become too political, but I also understand that many of the players have strong feelings about social justice issues. Unfortunately, it is seriously hurting their ratings, which translates into lower revenue for everyone.
The NBA playoff TV ratings were already reported to be down a whopping 30-39% from last season, even before the most recent issues-
https://itsgame7.com/nba-playoff-rat...wn-39-percent/
https://www.si.com/nba/cavaliers/nba...ime-basketball

Those numbers are even more shocking when you consider that every other live sport is enjoying huge increases in viewers.
Baseball's TV ratings are up 29% -
https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2002255

And NHL hockey TV ratings are also much higher as many fans are staying at home, not going out much, and starving for live sports.
NHL Playoff games were drawing record TV viewership- up 39%-
https://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2...ss-nbc-sports/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackha...e-dylan-strome
 
Wish we could get these social justice problems solved. Then maybe I could walk my old neighborhood again.
 
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