The city of Oklahoma City is facing a pivotal vote regarding the construction of a new sports stadium for the Thunder. The economic impact and concerns about funding priorities have sparked debates. Supporters emphasize the importance of keeping the Thunder in the city, while critics question the true economic benefits. The vote is seen as crucial for the state of Oklahoma and the future of its only professional sports franchise.
Story from tonight on a significant vote and the next steps as Oklahoma City prepares to build the Thunder a new arena. https://t.co/kW1v4vVLrs
The economics of municipal stadiums never get any better. https://t.co/GZEokXxwpp
Seems to be a lot of worry out there about competitive balance. Yes, baseball doesn’t have a salary cap. Since 2000, MLB has had 16 different franchises win a championship. NFL? 13 NHL? 13 NBA? 11 Baseball is the most beautiful game in the world. Super teams don’t…
Despite the Thunder's booming fan base, the idea has drawn concerns over Oklahoma City’s funding priorities, the true economic impact of a new sports stadium, and the possibility of losing its only professional sports franchise. https://t.co/unjfsTNCkO
Huge day for Oklahoma City. Huge day for the state of Oklahoma. Vote yes and let’s all celebrate together tonight! Let’s go, ladies and gentlemen!
Tell you what: The NFL and NHL have issues, but they don't dump on 90% of their fans by outwardly favoring a system that tilts obscenely toward 3-4 markets. Major League Baseball's broken. ALL salary caps come with a floor and expanded revenue sharing. This sport NEEDS one.
The economics of sports in this country are so out of whack that it's basically impossible for a big 4 team to 1) go insolvent 2) in such a way that the star player is the team's biggest creditor. That's a shame, and it makes me sad.
Tomorrow is a pivotal day for Oklahoma City! Here’s a 30 minute conversation with @davidfholt on why to vote yes tomorrow! https://t.co/lff33vnRmc
OKC votes YES tmrw. It's a meh deal but we need the Thunder to stay.