Ratings They’re Hating !


Everyone is now aware that the TV ratings for the NBA Finals are way down.(BTW: Who is actually playing in the NBA Finals? Is it over yet? Who cares? . . . exactly my point.) Everyone knows that the tanking of the NBA is because of their political messaging.

Will the NBA learn anything from this debacle? My guess is that LeBron will not learn anything, but is there hope for the NBA? The commissioner of the NBA, Adam Silver, said the political messages are going to likely be gone starting next season. I’ll believe it when I see it. Until then, no NBA for me.

What about the NFL? 

According to Sports Business Journal, viewership on average is down roughly 10% from 2019. Through the first four weeks of the 2020 season, the NFL is averaging 14.6 million viewers across networks carrying games. That number was 16.3 million at this time last season. 

Why? 

Maybe it’s the election. Some blame it on the crowded sport’s schedule. (Katie Melua says, “Blame it on the moon!”)

Duh! 

Could it be because of all the political messaging? Duh, squared!

So far this year I am happy to report that I have not succumbed to watching the NFL, and have missed it about as much as I have missed not watching the NBA!

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