TMR’s 2019-20 Fan Cost Index (FCI) is an estimate of how much it costs a family of four to attend a game in a particular league, and this year’s NBA average is $430, an increase of $9 over a year ago. The FCI formula is based on the average cost of four adult non-premium tickets, single-car parking, two draft beers, four soft drinks, four hot dogs, and two adult-sized adjustable hats. The hats are a proxy for the endless souvenirs available at an arena or stadium. Here are the five costliest FCIs: Knicks — $901. Lakers — $739. Warriors — $703. Celtics — $579. Bulls — $562. And here are the five cheapest: Hornets — $233. Grizzlies — $262. Pelicans — $278. Timberwolves — $297. Hawks — $302
Merchandising Rumors
Alex Kennedy: The Lakers have become the top-selling NBA champion in @Fanatics history, per the company. In the first 12 hours after winning the title, the Lakers have already sold more merchandise than Fanatics’ previous record, the 2016 Cavs, sold in the 30 days after their championship win.
Arash Markazi: According to Fanatics, the Lakers have become the top-selling NBA Champion in company history. In the first 12 hours since winning the title, the Lakers have already sold more merchandise than Fanatics’ previous record, the 2016 Cavaliers, sold in 30 days after winning the title. pic.twitter.com/TvHeSAxme1
Marc Stein: NBA Bubble jersey sales: 1. LeBron James. 2. Luka Doncic. 3. Anthony Davis. 4. Jayson Tatum. 5. Giannis Antetokounmpo. 6. Stephen Curry. 7. Kevin Durant. 8. Damian Lillard. 9. Kawhi Leonard. 10. Jimmy Butler. 11. Kemba Walker. 12. Kyrie Irving. 13. Russell Westbrook. 14. Nikola Jokic. 15. Ja Morant.
Front Office Sports: In January, the NBA and Louis Vuitton announced a multiyear partnership which will include a capsule collection designed by Virgil Abloh. As part of the deal, the Larry O’Brien Trophy will be presented in a Louis Vuitton trunk.
Marc Stein: NBA Bubble jersey sales: 1. LeBron James 2. Luka Doncic 3. Anthony Davis 4. Jayson Tatum 5. Giannis A. 6. Stephen Curry 7. Kevin Durant 8. Damian Lillard 9. Kawhi Leonard 10. Jimmy Butler 11. Kemba Walker 12. Kyrie Irving 13. Russell Westbrook 14. Nikola Jokic 15. Ja Morant
NBA fans are taking notice of Heat rookie Tyler Herro. Sports merchandise company Fanatics is reporting that Herro became the top-selling NBA player.
