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And you think this formula will work? How do you estimate what is enough to add 1, 2, 3 players?

Considering the recent acquisitions in my league, this would mean like 6-20 million range...

To me what sounds odd is that you need to win at least 3 games and not just random 3 games to prove you're trying to your fans. No, you need to win at least 1 of the first 8 then 1 of the interconference and 1 again in the last 8. The first 8 is particularly problematic given everyone is in the cup and Marin's general statement does not clarify at which point (5 million? 10 million? 20 million?) the boycott becomes a 50% haircut on gates and how much the boycott is at 3 or 4 million savings, which, as Knecht said, in D1 is probably not enough to buy 2 sub-33yo starters.

I think this change could be really just very light or very hard depending on the actual implementation (the amount of savings), is it possible to ask Marin to clarify if there are differences across league levels (so in D1 it starts from higher amounts than in lower leagues because the players you can buy are also more expensive at the moment) and at which point the boycott becomes a 10% drop and a 50% drop in gate receipts?

Last edited by Lemonshine at 12/11/2016 9:50:30 AM

Can you, or some other staff please elaborate on your thoughts of introducing this out of the blue? After the first season game?

Tanking is not a legitimate strategy in any properly structured pro/rel form.

Tanking is not a legitimate strategy in any properly structured pro/rel form.

I disagree with this. Tanking in the NBA is a very legitimate strategy which has been done many times over the years and have been proved useful over and over again. Tanking of course isn't a legitimate strategy in Europe since there is no draft.

Tanking is not a legitimate strategy in any properly structured pro/rel form.

The draft is no useful tool in any pro/rel system.

Tanking is not a legitimate strategy in any properly structured pro/rel form.

I disagree with this. Tanking in the NBA is a very legitimate strategy which has been done many times over the years and have been proved useful over and over again. Tanking of course isn't a legitimate strategy in Europe since there is no draft.

dont forget tanking in NBA isnt cheap and profitable(fans dont go to games and they still have to reach salary floor), its only used by team to rebuild with youngsters thru draft (but in BB you can just buy them, so tanking shouldnt be needed here).