Despite the obvious pushback associated with the NBA's decision to leave behind TNT in light of new TV deals, there is a method to the madness — one fans would be quick to ignore — that could monetarily benefit San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.
It's hard to ignore the obvious: losing "Inside the NBA" is a gut-punch for league fans across the country.
As final conversations settle between Adam Silver's NBA and NBC, Amazon Prime and ESPN, it's becoming even clearer that Turner Sports is going to lose out, and with it, Inside the NBA.Mar 5, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of the TNT court side broadcast table before a game between the Phoenix Suns against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Victor Wembanyama was able to afford an $850 LEGO set with his first NBA paycheck. Over the course of his first four years with the Spurs, he'll amass over $55 million dollars and likely be able to buy 55 Millennium Falcons without so much as breaking a sweat by time his rookie deal is up.
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