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Dumb idea. Random hub set at a completely arbitrary time in the state that has been the least successful by far at containing the virus. Further this arrangement actually adds game to a season that probably should be expediated. My question is why? Why not start the hub in January? Is the NBL privy to information that we don't have that predicts a spike in February as opposed to the start of the season?
"On the face of it it doesn't look like much but the NBL Cup has the potential to both offset the costs of the NBL regular season and if expanded to include club teams from other countries in our region could seriously take off.
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I don't see any cost offsetting in this season, though, where teams will have to relocate themselves to Melbourne for the entire month. Who is paying for that? Where will teams revenue come from in the games that don't have a Melbourne team involved which almost no one will attend?
I see no evidence that this is a smart idea. It's a lot of games of basketball in a small time period which could mean one of two things for fans - either a veritable basketball heaven with endless games to watch, or burn out half way through, and declining interest as it goes on.