The NBA is Locked Out!
October 26th, 2011
As an avid follower and fan of the NBA, the lockout has caused much disappointment for not only myself, but for basketball lovers everywhere. I was extremely frustrated when I discovered why it was going on in the first place.
The main issue for the lockout is simply the distribution of income between players and owners. Players and owners make millions of dollars a year and are currently arguing over a ridiculously minute percentage of that money. The insignificance of the money being argued over is currently overshadowing the significance the lockout has on the American economy. Smaller market cities like San Antonio could lose up to $100 million that their local team generates for their economy. Also, some athletes have even resorted to working in local stores while many employees at sports bars and NBA arenas currently unemployed.
I understand that professional basketball generates a great deal of revenue ($4.3 billion in 2010), but it seems like the league values the financial aspect more than the enjoyment aspect of the game. It baffles me how the NBA is willing to sacrifice an entire season filled with profit and admiration for such small percentages of money.
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