Of the 30 NBA franchises, seven are in cities where the NBA team is the only major professional sport—San Antonio, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Utah, Sacramento, and Portland.
What that means is that San Antonio will be disproportionately effected by the NBA lockout. Sure, players and owners aren't cashing paychecks and there is financial impact on the city in that regard. But the greatest impact will surely be felt for those employees whose paycheck doesn't have the term million associated with it.
According to a San Antonio Express News report, "The Spurs stand to lose more than $1 million in gate receipts, concessions, parking and merchandise sales for every canceled..."
But more importantly, what does the city of San Antonio, and its citizens lose?
"In the short term, workers such as parking attendants, ticket takers, concession workers and the like at the AT&T Center will be looking at reduced hours and pay. Businesses such as sports bars could see a dip, and hotels won't be housing visiting team's players, the media or anyone staying overnight in San Antonio to see a game. It's the small guys that get h ...
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San Antonio Hurt More Than Most Other Cities by NBA Lockout
November 5th, 2011 by Vance Penn Leave a reply »
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