The NBA’s poverty franchises
by Lee Escobedo from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#675S3)
The competitive lifespan of an NBA franchise is delicate. A team's championship relevance depends on many factors, including the front office's competence, coaching staff, and the totality of star power on the court. Poverty" in the NBA sense can be defined by the corrosion of the team's ethics and business method.