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Slam Dunk for NBA Team Value

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Source: Statista

Forbes has released their annual report on the valuation of NBA franchises, and with a third team entering the $4 billion club, 2020 looks to continue to trend of teams skyrocketing in value over the last decade.

The newest report highlights the Golden State Warriors hitting a valuation of $4.3 billion, joining the Los Angeles Lakers at $4.4 billion and New York Knicks at $4.6 billion as the three most valuable teams in the NBA and the only teams above $4 billion.

The Warriors were second to the Toronto Raptors in largest percentage growth from 2018 to 2019, with a 23 percent increase in valuation for the Warriors and a 25 percent increase for the Raptors. Toronto’s large valuation increase bumped them into the top 10 and is in some part due to their recent championship and passionate fan base.

Overall, the average NBA team value in 2020 is $2.1 billion with a 14 percent increase over the last year. However, 20 of the 30 teams fall under this number, suggesting the valuation of NBA teams is still top-heavy. Teams in big cities with larger markets and fan bases tend to grow faster and be more highly valued.

The value of NBA teams has soared in the last decade for many reasons. Some of the primary reasons include increased viewership and an increase in global expansion, with the sport reaching across the world to new countries and markets. The surging basketball league has attracted numerous billionaires and investors over the last decade as well, with multiple teams sold over the last 10 years to owners with a focus on revenue and growth.

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Best NBA Debuts Since 2000

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In the most anticipated NBA debut since LeBron James in 2003, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson put up 22 points on 73 percent shooting in his first game, including an outstanding 17 points in the fourth quarter alone.

The Pelicans eventually fell to the San Antonio Spurs, but the talk of the night was all about Williamson as he shined in his first NBA game.

Williamson, a highly touted prospect drafted first overall from Duke University, has spent the last couple of months sitting on the sidelines recovering from a knee injury suffered during preseason play in October. Listed at 6’6”, 285 pounds, many have questioned whether Williamson’s weight will contribute to lingering injuries throughout his career.

The star rookie played only 18 minutes Wednesday night due to a minutes restriction from his injury, however it only took him one quarter to highlight his dynamic playstyle. After starting off slowly in the first half, Williamson exploded for 17 points in the fourth quarter and made four 3-pointers in a three-minute span before being taken out of the game. After the game, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters they will evaluate Williamson’s minutes restriction on a game-by-game basis, as the rookie told reporters he felt comfortable playing longer.

With 22 points in only 18 minutes, Williamson’s NBA debut performance ranks him near the top in the last 20 years. Other players, including LeBron James and Damian Lillard, put up more impressive overall statistics in their first NBA games but played over twice the amount of minutes. Blake Griffin also suffered a knee injury before his rookie season and sat out his entire first year before returning in 2010, going on to have one of the best debut seasons ever.

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