Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Wisconsin Sports Forum
Milwaukee Bucks Forum
Bucks 2024-25 Season Thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Voyageur" data-source="post: 1060947" data-attributes="member: 17953"><p>Marc Lasrey, Jamie Dinan, Mike Fascitelli, and the infamous Jimmy Haslam, along with a lot of minority shareholders that include Aaron Rodgers and the late Junior Bridgeman who was in for 10%.</p><p></p><p>Haslam came on board as a co-owner because he brings a history of manipulating sports franchises into cash cows that can be sold at huge profits. Haslam owns the Cleveland Browns, and Columbus Crew in soccer. There's no doubt about it, the guy knows how to increase the value of sports franchises but that doesn't actually make them a better team, it means they become more valuable. Rest assured, that business acumen has been brought into the front offices in Milwaukee. </p><p></p><p>I believe they wanted Bridgeman onboard as a co-owner because he could bring to the table what all of them lacked. Knowledge of the Milwaukee fan base, and what they needed to do to keep seats full in the stadium. His sudden death really was a blow to the ownership.</p><p></p><p>Right now, if the Bucks did trade away Giannis, Lillard, and everyone who's getting a substantial salary, they could take on debt load from bad contracts other teams have, and bite the bullet for two or three years, and end up with a wealth of talent available to them through the draft. It would also make them an easier sell because the bottom line would be a lot better than it obviously is because of the huge salaries they're saddled with.</p><p></p><p>We have to remember that Herb Kohl turned down $650 mill for the team when he sold, and accepted $550 mill from the Lasrey group with the caveat that they could not move out of Milwaukee as long as a new stadium was built to house them within a certain period of time. That obligation was met, so now it falls on a question of attendance I believe. It would take the attendance tanking and a way to break the existing stadium lease to leave. Ending any question about them leaving is the fact that they just signed an extended lease agreement that's for the next 30 years. That is why I believe they brought Bridgeman onboard. His specifics were to look for local buyers who would partner with him to take control of the team. That, I'm afraid, died with him. We'll have to see where it goes.</p><p></p><p>Oops! I meant to say Harlan, who brought in Wolf who professed the same control issue as Harlan. It was a perfect team because they both knew how to do their jobs and didn't step on each other's toes. Too early in the morning when I posted it..... arrrgggghhhh!!!!!</p><p></p><p>One thing I wonder about in related to our teams. What happens within the Packer organization after Mark Murphy steps down. Despite the guy taking over already being part of the organization that doesn't always relate to business as usual but often means the new guy will mark his territory and it might not sit well with a lot of people throughout the organization.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voyageur, post: 1060947, member: 17953"] Marc Lasrey, Jamie Dinan, Mike Fascitelli, and the infamous Jimmy Haslam, along with a lot of minority shareholders that include Aaron Rodgers and the late Junior Bridgeman who was in for 10%. Haslam came on board as a co-owner because he brings a history of manipulating sports franchises into cash cows that can be sold at huge profits. Haslam owns the Cleveland Browns, and Columbus Crew in soccer. There's no doubt about it, the guy knows how to increase the value of sports franchises but that doesn't actually make them a better team, it means they become more valuable. Rest assured, that business acumen has been brought into the front offices in Milwaukee. I believe they wanted Bridgeman onboard as a co-owner because he could bring to the table what all of them lacked. Knowledge of the Milwaukee fan base, and what they needed to do to keep seats full in the stadium. His sudden death really was a blow to the ownership. Right now, if the Bucks did trade away Giannis, Lillard, and everyone who's getting a substantial salary, they could take on debt load from bad contracts other teams have, and bite the bullet for two or three years, and end up with a wealth of talent available to them through the draft. It would also make them an easier sell because the bottom line would be a lot better than it obviously is because of the huge salaries they're saddled with. We have to remember that Herb Kohl turned down $650 mill for the team when he sold, and accepted $550 mill from the Lasrey group with the caveat that they could not move out of Milwaukee as long as a new stadium was built to house them within a certain period of time. That obligation was met, so now it falls on a question of attendance I believe. It would take the attendance tanking and a way to break the existing stadium lease to leave. Ending any question about them leaving is the fact that they just signed an extended lease agreement that's for the next 30 years. That is why I believe they brought Bridgeman onboard. His specifics were to look for local buyers who would partner with him to take control of the team. That, I'm afraid, died with him. We'll have to see where it goes. Oops! I meant to say Harlan, who brought in Wolf who professed the same control issue as Harlan. It was a perfect team because they both knew how to do their jobs and didn't step on each other's toes. Too early in the morning when I posted it..... arrrgggghhhh!!!!! One thing I wonder about in related to our teams. What happens within the Packer organization after Mark Murphy steps down. Despite the guy taking over already being part of the organization that doesn't always relate to business as usual but often means the new guy will mark his territory and it might not sit well with a lot of people throughout the organization. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
No members online now.
Latest posts
R
2025 mock draft probably the only one I'll post this year
Latest: RicFlairoftheNFL
Today at 1:51 AM
Draft Talk
2025 Roster - Semi Live Thread
Latest: OldSchool101
Today at 12:03 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Nearly Perfect Draft...
Latest: OldSchool101
Yesterday at 11:18 PM
Draft Talk
Heard a Trey rumor....
Latest: gopkrs
Yesterday at 9:39 PM
Draft Talk
Top 30 Visits 2025
Latest: tynimiller
Yesterday at 9:14 PM
Draft Talk
Forums
Wisconsin Sports Forum
Milwaukee Bucks Forum
Bucks 2024-25 Season Thread
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
