How Will Attendance Be This Season

[Huber.]

I just hope we don't turn into the Pacers. They have the 2nd worst attendance but the 3rd seed in the East. That city couldn't care less about the NBA.

 

[Ohio]

I just hope we don't turn into the Pacers. They have the 2nd worst attendance but the 3rd seed in the East. That city couldn't care less about the NBA.

That will not happen. Not with the pieces we got last draft and the ones we'll be getting in this one. Not with Dan Gilbert's open wallet and charisma.

 

[wuck]

From an NBA writer: There were only seven NBA teams that had significant attendance dropoffs this year -- CLE was worst, plus DET, PHX, CHA, NJN, HOU and MIL.

 

[Len]

From an NBA writer: There were only seven NBA teams that had significant attendance dropoffs this year -- CLE was worst, plus DET, PHX, CHA, NJN, HOU and MIL.

And yet, SAC might potentially lose it's team.

Going to be Supersonics/Thunder all over again. Tyreke/Cousins/#4pick this year. Play 1 last year in SAC or get moved. Go to new city, start winning, everyone applauds them for their drafting, their young core, and following the OKC model to a T.

 

[czvo]

And yet, SAC might potentially lose it's team.

Going to be Supersonics/Thunder all over again. Tyreke/Cousins/#4pick this year. Play 1 last year in SAC or get moved. Go to new city, start winning, everyone applauds them for their drafting, their young core, and following the OKC model to a T.

Except I doubt Reke will be there for the long haul.

 

[Mdog1]

When we get Anthony Davis attendance will go though the roof. Don't worry guys.

 

[6.19.2016]

From an NBA writer: There were only seven NBA teams that had significant attendance dropoffs this year -- CLE was worst, plus DET, PHX, CHA, NJN, HOU and MIL.

On paper, yes, but our true attendance loss was probably not as bad as those teams.

PHX, HOU and MIL are proof that mediocrity without a clear long-term plan won't sell tickets.

 

[wuck]

From Tom Reed:

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Attendance drops for 2011-12, but already showing signs of rebounding in 2012-13: Cavaliers Insider
Published: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 9:36 PM
By Tom Reed, The Plain Dealer

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavaliers will finish with their worst home attendance since the season before they drafted LeBron James in 2003.

But the arrival of the team's latest rookie sensation, Kyrie Irving, is increasing expectations and season-ticket renewals. The Cavs' season-ticket renewal rate already stands at 75 percent and is ahead of initial projections, a team spokesman confirmed.

It's welcome news for a franchise that averaged 15,927 fans in the lockout-shortened season -- a 4,185 decline from last season, when they finished third in the NBA in attendance. The home finale against Washington drew 18,086 on Wednesday night.

The decrease was completely expected after James' departure in July 2010 and a 19-63 record last season. The Cavs will finish 19th in a 30-team league, but they still outdrew three playoff teams: Memphis, Atlanta and Indiana. Heading into Wednesday's action, the Chicago Bulls (22,148) led the league, while the New Jersey Nets (13,961) were last.

Cavaliers coach Byron Scott appreciates the support his team received, especially after perusing half-empty arena bowls in some NBA cities

"Our fans have been unbelievable," he said. "Like at almost every arena we go to and we stand up for the national anthem and you look around at some of the crowds. Then we come home and see our crowd and I just shake my head. Same thing in Memphis, a team that's in the fifth [playoff] spot in the Western Conference ... and not even half the fans that we have.

"It kind of boggles your mind at times, but it makes me want to work harder to make sure we get a winner here again, and we will. Our fans have been very patient and supportive."

The play of Irving and the Cavs' ability to stay in the playoff race until the trade deadline helped improved attendance. Things could have been much worse. The team is believed to have had only a 30 to 40 percent renewal rate from the 2010-11 season.

 

[Pyro]

So really, it's 75% of the 30-40% that renewed from last season.

 

[kidduck]

Before the injuries led to The Tank, the Cavs being on the verge of a playoff spot had started to create a heightened interest in the team. Fans at the Q were definitely more animated than the sleepwalk that occurred during the 2010-2011 season. No doubt ticket sales would have increased without the injuries.

Kyrie getting national publicity and performing well over the AS weekend were part of the boost.

Getting one of the big name studs via the draft would fuel interest in the club this offseason.

The fact that the Cavs television ratings are in the upper tier of the league indicates the fans haven't tuned out the club.

Once the Cavs lost their 2 main players this season, why would anyone but absolute fanatics with $$$ to spare ante up the cost of actually attending a game , paying top dollar to see a collection of d-leaguers and very fringe NBA players be down double digits by the end of the first quarter?

As to season ticket sales, Lebron(for obvious reasons) created the perfect storm for fan interest, probably a once in a generation occurrence.

Given the sluggish economy, fans will take the wait and see approach , likely sticking to individual game tickets or 5-10 game packages the team offers.

And Gilbert still has deep pockets and the willingness to build a winner.

Attendance should not be a concern for this club going forward.

 

[winner0274]

If you put a winning team out on the court the fans will come. No Cleveland team will ever have a problem selling tickets if they build a winning organization.

 

[Huber.]

If you put a winning team out on the court the fans will come. No Cleveland team will ever have a problem selling tickets if they build a winning organization.

Except the Indians.

 

[Mdog1]

If you put a winning team out on the court the fans will come. No Cleveland team will ever have a problem selling tickets if they build a winning organization.

I think that is true of just about any team tbh. Miami is an exception as there is too much to do in MIA, but in most other markets you put a good product on the floor and the fans will come.

 

[wuck]

I don't know. Sometimes if you are good but not fantastic for a long time, fans lose enthusiasm (Braves). And apparently the Memphis game tonight may not sell out, even though it determines whether the team gets HCA against the Clippers. There are a lot of local factors that play in to these equations beyond just winning or losing (but winning is certainly a good starting point).

 

[Huber.]

I don't know. Sometimes if you are good but not fantastic for a long team, fans lose enthusiasm (Braves). And apparently the Memphis game tonight may not sell out, even though it determines whether the team gets HCA against the Clippers. There are a lot of local factors that play in to these equations beyond just winning or losing (but winning is certainly a good starting point).

I think he has the chance to go back to how it was in the early 90's....5-10 in attendance but never what it was with LeBron.