Forbes: Blazers #16 NBA franchise

[Nate Dogg]

I couldn't add ourselves to the other thread titled "Forbes: Lakers most valuable NBA franchise" I don't think we should be under the "Laker"name topic listed. Laker fans can gloat about their own ranking in that thread.
Heres the breakdown of the Blazers.
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/32/basketball-values-09_Portland-Trail-Blazers_324837.html

 

[Nate Dogg]

How did our operating income cost $1 in 2008 to $20 million in 2009? I would like to know what goes into the rose gardens operating income.

 

[Buzz Killington]

"THE" HCP

 

[Eastoff]

Compared to the rest of the country, Portland's cost of living is 9.09% Higher than the U.S. average.

The unemployment rate in Portland is 10.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Portland jobs have Decreased by 1.80 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana Metro Area's cost of living is 51.29% Higher than the U.S. average.

The unemployment rate in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana Metro Area is 10.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 4.80 percent.

just some food for thought