1. Former NBA commissioner David Stern: “We believe our product looks best on television when it shows the seats are filled.” Imagine yourself watching a game, in person or on television, before 1965

1. Former NBA commissioner David Stern: “We believe our product looks best on television when it shows the seats are filled.” Imagine yourself watching a game, in person or on television, before 1965 and then watching that same sport today. Assess the tension between teams trying to maximize revenue and fans feeling left out. What would you do as an owner or GM? (minimum 300 words)

2. Note the ages of some of the most beloved sports venues in America: Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, the Rose Bowl, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Lambeau Field. Analyze the appetite for new arenas from owners versus the love and affection fans have for venerated parks. What is at the heart of this paradox? (minimum 300 words)