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Originally Posted by JBR
I know you've questioned my comments on the commute in the past - but the following experiment is true and tested (and comes with receipts if you like):
All travel began exactly from an undisclosed located in Scottsdale (approximately 100th at Shea for those who know the area) at 5:15pm sharp. I used the quickest method possible for both locations.
1) Wednesday January 26, 2011. Leave at 5:15. Arrive and park at the Jefferson Garage across the street. At the arena doors at 5:52. Suns lose, bummer.
2) Wednesday February 2, 2011. Leave at 5:15pm. Arrive and park at Westgate, short walk to arena. At the arena doors at 6:29. Coyotes get rocked.
I'm much more of a hockey fan than NBA fan, and I've watched the Suns many, many more times than the Yotes - simply because of the commute. Can you imagine trying to convince fans of other sports to pack up the family and header across the desert for an ice hackey match? The worst idea ever was building the arena in a farmer's field with the Field of Dreams mentality.
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I concede your point.. after moving to N. Scottsdale.. but that's why winning will need to be so important moving forward. You have to capture fans so they don't care about the commute and increase the odds they are rewarded for their travel.