The NBA marketing machine and a country club of billionaire owners have the sauce to keep Blazermania alive and kicking. Can you still say "Rip City"
How would an absentee owner work out? Like one that isn't in Portland very often. I mean they would have to take on the city of Portland as a charity case.
I think there are many equity groups / investors that would love a shot at even partial ownership as its a golden goose laying golden eggs. (Warriors & Bucks) If it were to sell, it would be great to have local ownership but not necessary I guess.
Again, how attractive is owning a franchise for someone that doesn't frequently come to Portland, doesn't want to move to Portland, or has no connection to Portland? Say its an equity group/investors. What is the attraction of Portland versus say, Las Vegas, where which has world class dining, entertainment and they are able to entertain their clients, associates, etc. There is a state of the art arena available in the T-mobile arena (the MODA Center is dated) and one that is going to be built. https://hypebeast.com/2021/7/las-vegas-four-billion-usd-arena-in-hopes-for-nba-franchise Portland can't even develop the Rose Quarter.
I get ya, there isnt anymore. There used to be a time when it was viewed as a very solid franchise with super fan base, put demographics are and will change. Portland could not attract an All Star Game in all its years, and it wasnt just because Stern black balled us because we circumvented the salary gap and pissed him off. The things you mention are a factor then and now.
