I don't know, NBA ratings last year were pretty pathetic. The Commissioner made a point of saying player activism would be moved off court. This was a direct response to the ratings collapse. I do think the NBA is counting on more of a global following. I used to watch the games, no more, I can no longer support them and I really don't miss it ( amazing how much of what we do is really just habit ). The games are really kinda boring, too many commercials, timeouts, video reviews....good God it became unwatchable. Then they added player and commentators endlessly droning on about social justice. Get fked already.

It will be interesting to see the game attendance.