5 reasons why super teams ruin the integrity of the NBA

2) Super teams make small markets smaller

The Memphis Grizzlies in action during the playoffs

To a certain extent, a winning team will draw more fans than a losing team. Super teams cause smaller markets like Charlotte, Indiana, Memphis, and Milwaukee to fall further behind as their players don’t gain exposure to merchandise sales and sponsorship deals which negatively impact the players on a small market team and the ownership as well.

Owners pay players, front office staff, insurance, travel, stadiums and rent if they don’t own the stadium. If the team is bad or doesn’t gain enough mainstream exposure because of the super teams, they lose money and as a result, have to pay more out of their own money. It’s up to the players if they want to protect the integrity of the league and make a level playing court.

More super teams could cause the league to contract teams in the future should they become not profitable or if the owner has had enough and there isn’t a buyer to be found. In the short term super teams cause drama and make people follow the super teams, but in the long run, it causes many issues that could even result in a work stoppage lockout if it gets too far gone.