Seattle Washington

Partnership

• Both own the team• Have more say on what goes on• Needed more resources to start

National Basketball Association

Why?• Money to be

made• Largest

basketball league• Popular sport

Franchise Rules

• Free angency• Player Uniform- 45 rules• Includes jerseys, shorts, socks, headbands• Roster Regulations- Maximum of 12 players• Must have at least 8 players ready

Dwight Howard

• 6 time All-Star• 3 time Defensive player of the year• NBA Slam Dunk Champion• Won Gold medal • Attracts people

Jeremy Lin

• Went to Harvard• Asian-American• One of first players to be of Chinese-

Taiwanese descent• Novelty makes people want to come watch

Seattle, Washington

• About 600,000 people• Very loyal fan base• Need a basketball team

Stadium

Ticket Prices

3rd level 2nd level 1st levelLumberjacks $25 $100-150 $175-225Bucks $2-3 $30-40 $100-200Celtics $30-40 $100-300 $200-400Raptors $20 $150-200 $150-300

Marketing

• Family deals- buy 3 get 1 free• Discounts on multiple game packages• Get a entertainer for a half time show• Give away tickets on a radio show