USBL Franchises

[chuck43]

OK, maybe I am off. But if the USBL attendance is so down, how is it that the Brooklyn Kings are wanted as a farm team by 4 NBA teams. Donnie Nelson Jr. stated that Mark Cuban would gladly pay $1MM for this franchise. Why is that? Why are the Kings worth $1 million and most leagues not worth half that? Why is OK and Brooklyn demanding HUGE $$$ attention from the NBA???

[panchess]

Maybe the Nets want the Brooklyn Kings name as part of their move to Brooklyn.

It is an excellent franchise name.

[chuck43]

Actually word has it that the 2 USBL franchises, OK and Brooklyn are being looked at HEAVILY by 4 NBA owners, however, they are forbidden from owning minor league teams not affiliated with the NBA.

I find this odd due to the fact the neither are attendance powerhouses, but BOTH seem to have something the other teams (CBA, ABA, etc) do not. The rumor from a trainer with the Mavericks is that Cuban sees the Kings as the premiere minor league franchise. The reason on this I have GOTTA here.

[Aces2007]

Originally Posted by chuck43

Actually word has it that the 2 USBL franchises, OK and Brooklyn are being looked at HEAVILY by 4 NBA owners, however, they are forbidden from owning minor league teams not affiliated with the NBA.

I find this odd due to the fact the neither are attendance powerhouses, but BOTH seem to have something the other teams (CBA, ABA, etc) do not. The rumor from a trainer with the Mavericks is that Cuban sees the Kings as the premiere minor league franchise. The reason on this I have GOTTA here.

There is some sort of prohibition on owners that prevents them from owning both NBA and USBL teams. That is why Westchester folded - their owner bought into the NJ Nets and could not find a buyer for them.