JS Online Both the Bucks and the Bradley Center people insist that the lease, which expired a week ago, is not a serious issue. Eventually, a deal that would give the Bucks a little more freely flowing stream of revenue will be reached. But here's something to think about: Once, the sides were talking about a lease agreement of eight or nine years. Now it's down to five, maybe less, depending how negotiations shake out. What this likely means is the inevitable discussion about a new arena has been placed on a faster track. This is a really sensitive issue for Kohl, who is up for re-election next year. As a politician, and a very popular one at that, the senator does not have the typical owner's leverage. He cannot say, for example, "Give me what I want or I'm outta here." In fact, Kohl, in the face of extremely challenging economics, has consistently said that the Bucks are a permanent community asset. But that does not diminish the fact that the building, a gift to the city that does not take public support, is killing him financially. Built in 1988, it is one of the oldest arenas in the NBA, still standing after other cities have already rebuilt facilities of the same era. Seventeen years old and obsolete? Unfortunately, that is the speed at which the NBA has moved. Just ask the people in Miami . . . and Charlotte. Source
Maybe if we get a better record this year we could get one. But I think it is a good idea though, Bradley is getting kind of old. I think the bucks need new jerseys instead
