"The only criteria is that the former players need to be active members of either a television network’s coverage of the NBA or a local television analyst or co-host."
“I don't see anything that says satisfaction. 'I'm just going to stay in this one situation and I'm going to be fine with that.' I see mobility. I see progression. I see vertical movement."
“Since assuming my new role in March, I have spent a significant amount of time contemplating how we can more efficiently manage our large, highly complex group, and be even more strategic, collaborative and successful."
While the payment for five seasons has now been determined, the next step will be coming to terms on payments for the five-year periods of 2017-2021 and 2022-2026.
Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."