"Inside the NBA didn’t just cover basketball. It changed what sports television could be. And sometimes the best way to preserve a legacy is to know when you’ve reached the final buzzer."
The question isn't whether SiriusXM has tried to diversify. Clearly, it has. The question is whether that effort has gone far enough to change the numbers when a star as big as Stern begins to start talking about life after SiriusXM.
"Through February 9, women’s college basketball games across ESPN platforms are averaging a 33% increase compared to last season, putting the network on track for its most-watched season in 17 years."
"This is like working one day a week at your job and being upset that the person who works 50 hours a week, five days a week, makes more money than you."
"Leagues can survive temporary ratings dips and negative media cycles. What they can’t survive is indifference. Indifference creeps in when fans start asking, “Is he playing?” before they ask, “What time is tipoff?”
"We’re grateful for all of Jim’s insights and contributions through his many years on SiriusXM, and I’m personally grateful to have him as my on-air teammate for a long time."
"Inside the NBA didn’t just cover basketball. It changed what sports television could be. And sometimes the best way to preserve a legacy is to know when you’ve reached the final buzzer."
The question isn't whether SiriusXM has tried to diversify. Clearly, it has. The question is whether that effort has gone far enough to change the numbers when a star as big as Stern begins to start talking about life after SiriusXM.
"I don’t want to be like anyone, because I’ve always wanted to be myself. Everything I’m doing now I literally said I would do. If I put my mind to it and set it in stone, then there’s a great chance it’s going to happen."