[911pcars]

"...is that they have also destroyed the college game by enticing all the goods ones to go pro after a couple of years, the team concept is virtually gone..."

I agree and slightly disagree.

The NBA has to find a solution to seasoning young players before they hit the NBA road. On the one hand, there shouldn't be any obstacles preventing one from earning a living. On the other hand, the college game suffers and so does the NBA in the long run with one-dimensional, immature, pampered and overpaid teenagers.

As for the team concept, it's difficult with the above making up the majority of your rosters. San Antonio and Detroit in the NBA finals play the best team ball. That's how they got there. But ask yourself, would fans rather tune in because of spectacular one-on-one plays or tune out because of less spectacular team play and the dearth of superstars (save for Duncan)? Without Kobe or Nash or Nowitzki or James or any number of other "superstars" playing, I see Nielson numbers shrinking.

The reason for this situation could be the NBA's best customer; the LCD fickle sports fan who would rather sit, drink beer, fantasize and criticize rather than get up and move around. Not picking on the NBA in particular. Every major sport has a fan base from the LCD.

Sherwood