NBA to realign in 2004-2005

**ATrillionaire** · 10-16-2003, 12:34 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

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ADW said:
New Orleans will do very good with walk up crowds, obtaining high season ticket numbers down there may be tough. I read on HornetsReport.com that season tickets for this year are way down. However, New Orleans will draw huge walk up crowds from tourist, convention goers, and other visitors to the city. The Hornets asked the NBA to schedule most of their home games on weekends and during times when large conventions are in town. That plan may work, because I plan on making the trip down to New Orleans in Decmeber to catch a Saturday night game between the Hornets and Grizzlies.

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Exactly, the Hornets sell way more tickets on game day then they do in advance.....New Orleans, etc people are wierd. They rather stand in long lines.

**Kruza** · 10-16-2003, 12:53 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

Good points, ADW.

However, I'm thinking more along the lines of traditional rivalry moreso than geographical logic. I think the Blazers should stay in the same division as the Lakers and Kings as they seem to treat each other as bitter rivals whenver they play each other (Blazers vs. Lakers, and to a lesser extent, Blazers vs. Kings). Even the Blazers vs. Warriors games have been intense as of late. That's really the only reason why I would keep Portland in the same division with the California teams over Phoenix or Seattle. The Suns and SuperSonics aren't really bitter rivals with either the Lakers nor the Kings, so I don't think it would hurt to see either team moved away from the division.

Anyway, this scenario is similar to the situation when the NFL didn't move Dallas away from the NFC East after realignment took place in the league a couple years ago. The Cowboys intense rivalry with the Redskins, Eagles and New York Giants is what kept them in this division instead of being moved over to the NFC West.

Kruza

**Kruza** · 10-16-2003, 12:53 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

Good points, ADW.

However, I'm thinking more along the lines of traditional rivalry moreso than geographical logic. I think the Blazers should stay in the same division as the Lakers and Kings as they seem to treat each other as bitter rivals whenver they play each other (Blazers vs. Lakers, and to a lesser extent, Blazers vs. Kings). Even the Blazers vs. Warriors games have been intense as of late. That's really the only reason why I would keep Portland in the same division with the California teams over Phoenix or Seattle. The Suns and SuperSonics aren't really bitter rivals with either the Lakers nor the Kings, so I don't think it would hurt to see either team moved away from the division.

Anyway, this scenario is similar to the situation when the NFL didn't move Dallas away from the NFC East after realignment took place in the league a couple years ago. The Cowboys intense rivalry with the Redskins, Eagles and New York Giants is what kept them in this division instead of being moved over to the NFC West.

Kruza

**Kruza** · 10-16-2003, 12:53 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

Good points, ADW.

However, I'm thinking more along the lines of traditional rivalry moreso than geographical logic. I think the Blazers should stay in the same division as the Lakers and Kings as they seem to treat each other as bitter rivals whenver they play each other (Blazers vs. Lakers, and to a lesser extent, Blazers vs. Kings). Even the Blazers vs. Warriors games have been intense as of late. That's really the only reason why I would keep Portland in the same division with the California teams over Phoenix or Seattle. The Suns and SuperSonics aren't really bitter rivals with either the Lakers nor the Kings, so I don't think it would hurt to see either team moved away from the division.

Anyway, this scenario is similar to the situation when the NFL didn't move Dallas away from the NFC East after realignment took place in the league a couple years ago. The Cowboys intense rivalry with the Redskins, Eagles and New York Giants is what kept them in this division instead of being moved over to the NFC West.

Kruza

**fsquid** · 10-16-2003, 01:47 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

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ADW said:
New Orleans will do very good with walk up crowds, obtaining high season ticket numbers down there may be tough. I read on HornetsReport.com that season tickets for this year are way down. However, New Orleans will draw huge walk up crowds from tourist, convention goers, and other visitors to the city. The Hornets asked the NBA to schedule most of their home games on weekends and during times when large conventions are in town. That plan may work, because I plan on making the trip down to New Orleans in Decmeber to catch a Saturday night game between the Hornets and Grizzlies.

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Sounds a lot like Memphis!!

**fsquid** · 10-16-2003, 01:47 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

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ADW said:
New Orleans will do very good with walk up crowds, obtaining high season ticket numbers down there may be tough. I read on HornetsReport.com that season tickets for this year are way down. However, New Orleans will draw huge walk up crowds from tourist, convention goers, and other visitors to the city. The Hornets asked the NBA to schedule most of their home games on weekends and during times when large conventions are in town. That plan may work, because I plan on making the trip down to New Orleans in Decmeber to catch a Saturday night game between the Hornets and Grizzlies.

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Sounds a lot like Memphis!!

**fsquid** · 10-16-2003, 01:47 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
ADW said:
New Orleans will do very good with walk up crowds, obtaining high season ticket numbers down there may be tough. I read on HornetsReport.com that season tickets for this year are way down. However, New Orleans will draw huge walk up crowds from tourist, convention goers, and other visitors to the city. The Hornets asked the NBA to schedule most of their home games on weekends and during times when large conventions are in town. That plan may work, because I plan on making the trip down to New Orleans in Decmeber to catch a Saturday night game between the Hornets and Grizzlies.

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Sounds a lot like Memphis!!

**TreyFury97** · 10-16-2003, 06:04 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

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Sonicmage said:
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TreyFury97 said:
This is the way I've said in past post it should look:

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
WEST: LA Lakers, Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Golden State
CENTRAL: Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Memphis, New Orleans
EAST: Philadelphia, New Jersey, Washington, Atlanta, Miami

AMERICAN CONFERENCE
WEST: San Antonio, LA Clippers, Seattle, Sacramento, Utah
CENTRAL: Dallas, Houston, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana
EAST: Boston, NY Knicks, Toronto, Orlando, Charlotte

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Putting the Lakers in a different conference than San Antonio, Dallas, AND Sacramento, huh?

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Of Course, I want that in the Finals. I get sick of seeing the finals before the June

. Let the rest of the league deal with them!

Trey

**TreyFury97** · 10-16-2003, 06:04 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

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Sonicmage said:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
TreyFury97 said:
This is the way I've said in past post it should look:

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
WEST: LA Lakers, Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Golden State
CENTRAL: Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Memphis, New Orleans
EAST: Philadelphia, New Jersey, Washington, Atlanta, Miami

AMERICAN CONFERENCE
WEST: San Antonio, LA Clippers, Seattle, Sacramento, Utah
CENTRAL: Dallas, Houston, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana
EAST: Boston, NY Knicks, Toronto, Orlando, Charlotte

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Putting the Lakers in a different conference than San Antonio, Dallas, AND Sacramento, huh?

<hr /></blockquote>

Of Course, I want that in the Finals. I get sick of seeing the finals before the June

. Let the rest of the league deal with them!

Trey

**TreyFury97** · 10-16-2003, 06:04 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
Sonicmage said:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
TreyFury97 said:
This is the way I've said in past post it should look:

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
WEST: LA Lakers, Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Golden State
CENTRAL: Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Memphis, New Orleans
EAST: Philadelphia, New Jersey, Washington, Atlanta, Miami

AMERICAN CONFERENCE
WEST: San Antonio, LA Clippers, Seattle, Sacramento, Utah
CENTRAL: Dallas, Houston, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana
EAST: Boston, NY Knicks, Toronto, Orlando, Charlotte

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Putting the Lakers in a different conference than San Antonio, Dallas, AND Sacramento, huh?

<hr /></blockquote>

Of Course, I want that in the Finals. I get sick of seeing the finals before the June

. Let the rest of the league deal with them!

Trey

**TreyFury97** · 10-17-2003, 02:44 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

From the Sacramento Bee, the League alignment.

NBA's Realignment Plan

Trey

**TreyFury97** · 10-17-2003, 02:44 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

From the Sacramento Bee, the League alignment.

NBA's Realignment Plan

Trey

**TreyFury97** · 10-17-2003, 02:44 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

From the Sacramento Bee, the League alignment.

NBA's Realignment Plan

Trey

**triplela** · 10-17-2003, 04:24 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

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ADW said:
New Orleans will do very good with walk up crowds, obtaining high season ticket numbers down there may be tough. I read on HornetsReport.com that season tickets for this year are way down. However, New Orleans will draw huge walk up crowds from tourist, convention goers, and other visitors to the city. The Hornets asked the NBA to schedule most of their home games on weekends and during times when large conventions are in town. That plan may work, because I plan on making the trip down to New Orleans in Decmeber to catch a Saturday night game between the Hornets and Grizzlies.

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I live about 30 miles to the north of New Orleans, on the northshore of Lake Ponchartrain. Due to the stupidity of our local cable company(Charter Communications), the residents north of the lake(about 25-30 miles outside of New Orleans) cannot watch the Hornets games on television. When the Hornets moved here, Cox Communications, the cable company for the south shore of the lake, started up its own regional sports network, Cox Sports Television. The big draw of the network was the Hornets TV package. Also broadcast on the network was the New Orleans Zephrys AAA baseball team, LSU Tiger football, basketball, baseball, Tulane sports, Southeastern Louisiana University sports, as well as select regional sports. Charter Communications does not carry Cox. Charter wants to put it on a digital tier of sports programs and charge more. Cox is saying no way. Put the channel on basic cable. This stalemate has been going on for over a year now. It is ridiculous. The Hornets, themselves, are staying out of the dispute. I guess they got their money and are happy, BUT, I refuse to purchase any Hornets merchandise now. No shirts, hats, or tickets. There is a growing amount of people on the northshore who feel as I do and are also boycotting the Hornets. They are not renewing season tickets, are not buying mini plans. Nothing. Maybe now with the ticket base falling, the Hornets might get involved. But until I am able to watch the team when they are on the road, I refuse to spend a penny on that team. And I am not alone in that feeling. There are a number of upper class, "ritzy" neighborhoods on the northshore with people wiht money. These people are not renewing their tickets. The satellite companies are no help either. Neither Dish Network nor Directv carry the Cox Sports channel and neither have plans to add the channel to their lineup in the future. It is ridiculous and frustrating down here.

**triplela** · 10-17-2003, 04:24 PM

Re: NBA to realign in 2004-2005

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
ADW said:
New Orleans will do very good with walk up crowds, obtaining high season ticket numbers down there may be tough. I read on HornetsReport.com that season tickets for this year are way down. However, New Orleans will draw huge walk up crowds from tourist, convention goers, and other visitors to the city. The Hornets asked the NBA to schedule most of their home games on weekends and during times when large conventions are in town. That plan may work, because I plan on making the trip down to New Orleans in Decmeber to catch a Saturday night game between the Hornets and Grizzlies.

<hr /></blockquote>

I live about 30 miles to the north of New Orleans, on the northshore of Lake Ponchartrain. Due to the stupidity of our local cable company(Charter Communications), the residents north of the lake(about 25-30 miles outside of New Orleans) cannot watch the Hornets games on television. When the Hornets moved here, Cox Communications, the cable company for the south shore of the lake, started up its own regional sports network, Cox Sports Television. The big draw of the network was the Hornets TV package. Also broadcast on the network was the New Orleans Zephrys AAA baseball team, LSU Tiger football, basketball, baseball, Tulane sports, Southeastern Louisiana University sports, as well as select regional sports. Charter Communications does not carry Cox. Charter wants to put it on a digital tier of sports programs and charge more. Cox is saying no way. Put the channel on basic cable. This stalemate has been going on for over a year now. It is ridiculous. The Hornets, themselves, are staying out of the dispute. I guess they got their money and are happy, BUT, I refuse to purchase any Hornets merchandise now. No shirts, hats, or tickets. There is a growing amount of people on the northshore who feel as I do and are also boycotting the Hornets. They are not renewing season tickets, are not buying mini plans. Nothing. Maybe now with the ticket base falling, the Hornets might get involved. But until I am able to watch the team when they are on the road, I refuse to spend a penny on that team. And I am not alone in that feeling. There are a number of upper class, "ritzy" neighborhoods on the northshore with people wiht money. These people are not renewing their tickets. The satellite companies are no help either. Neither Dish Network nor Directv carry the Cox Sports channel and neither have plans to add the channel to their lineup in the future. It is ridiculous and frustrating down here.

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