The list for the most expensive tickets in the NBA comes out at an interesting time. David Stern just had his 2010-2011 season kick off call. In it, the subject of “contraction” was brought up. In a nutshell contraction would mean some of the lower revenue teams would be dismantled. Lost of players, and all team employees. Based on gate-receipts, the teams that have struggled the most in the past two years are
Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Bucks, Pacers, Hawks and Bobcats. All small market teams.
The owners are lobbying for a hard cap. The idea is to save them from themselves. You have to wonder if David Stern is really ready to force all these restrictions on the Players Association on the cusp of what could be one of the greatest NBA Seasons EVER.
Here’s the list. Was there a doubt in your mind that the Christmas game between the Lakers and Heat would be the most expensive? That’s $893 dollars well spent!
1. Miami Heat @ Los Angeles Lakers
Average ticket price: $893
Game date: 12/25/10
2. Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Lakers
Average ticket price: $615
Game date: 1/30/11
3. Miami Heat @ Boston Celtics
Average ticket price: $396
Game date: 10/26/10
4. Los Angeles Lakers @ Boston Celtics
Average ticket price: $316
Game date: 2/10/11
5. Los Angeles Lakers @ Los Angeles Clippers
Average ticket price: $313
Game date: 1/16/11
6. Miami Heat @ Houston Rockets
Average ticket price: $309
Game date: 12/29/10
7. Orlando Magic @ Los Angeles Lakers
Average ticket price: $306
Game date: 3/14/11
8. Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers
Average ticket price: $296
Game date: 4/3/11
9. Miami Heat @ New York Knicks
Average ticket price: $288
Game date: 1/27/11
10. Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Lakers
Average ticket price: $287
Game date: 1/17/11
