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The more I think about this, the more I agree that it just can't happen in the US. Clearly, the new Canadian league is and will continue to do quite well. But, unless the NBA decides to mimic MLB, there will be no real "farm" system and thus, no real need for minor league hoops. I simply d...

I have a beach house now, I said that in jest. We all know the shortcomings of these leagues. Sadly, many do not have the wherewithal to absorb the huge losses. I have to believe there is a place for midmarket basketball, but no one (not even the OSC gurus) have figured out how to make it sustainabl...

I could definitely write a book, but it would either not be believed or get me sued by one of th leagues (only one can afford it). It is a crazy business....

Wow guys, That was a much more expeditious beat down than I received. You have become very efficient in disposing of the professional team owner wannabe's. As one who learned a very expensive lesson (could have my beach house by now), it is a shame that this circus continues to exploit the cash righ...

I agree that it should start with 16 teams. Maybe extend invitations to the two teams that play for the championship in each league. If that does not equate to 16 teams, then a selection committee could extend invitations to whatever number of teams under an independent umbrella would be needed to f...

That is exactly the point. We are not in a position to immediately be in 5000 seat arenas, with 5000 fans and $50,000 a year player salaries and million dollar budgets. BUT, we have to start somewhere and do so with like minds trying to achieve a better product that we have today. Thats all that any...

Finally, a good post from Basketball Facts (One Way). Maybe you stepped outside and got a breath of fresh air out there in Hampshire, IL. I am a newbie to "minor league" basketball and am more than willing to learn from those that have been around for a long time, but again, no one has don...

Not right again Basketball Nutcase. I am doing just fine financially. But, not worried about yet another anonymous poster. As far as the Bee Gees, they are performers, like basketball players. I would never call them a failure, nor would I call Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson a failure just because ...

I have NOT seen so many NEVERs from NO one in my life. NOBODY knows what will or will not happen until all get toegther and decide. "Minor League" (hate hate hate that term) basketball will NEVER improve if NOBODY tries to stop saying NOT and NO. What I want to know "Mr. Basketball Fi...

Mark, We often do not see eye to eye, but on this one, we are marching in step. You nailed it. Too many teams do not have the financial means to finish a season, much less make it through the playoffs. I think someone should have the kahunas to hold a meeting and do exactly as you said, invite every...