Billboards are not a standard NBA free-agency resource, but they aren't unprecedented.
The Los Angeles Lakers used them to court Dwight Howard in 2013. The Houston Rockets did something similar for Carmelo Anthony in 2014.
While both parties failed to land their guy, billboards are an eye-catching sales pitch.
So, yeah, we must now obviously come up with similar free-agency schemes for every team this summer, irrespective of whether they have cap space. We will use a template from here and act as if every franchise is purchasing a billboard to sell itself.
Our mission is not a serious one, so check all reservations and intellectual wedgies at the door.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have clinched a playoff berth in each of the last nine seasons. Only once during that time, though, have they marched past the second round.
Playing for them gives you the cachet of a postseason contributor without cutting into your offseason getaway plans.
Boston Celtics
If the Boston Celtics get super creative—as in, cut ...
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Free-Agency Sales Pitches for Every NBA Team
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