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I knew the NBA was struggling when they returned a month ago. Obviously, the social justice stuff they were doing was not helping them. One would think playoff ratings would get a boost, but it didn't. That should worry the league, Adam Silver, and the networks and sponsors associated with it. With a boycott averted, I question the patience of viewers who want to watch a game or two.

I'll give the Milwaukee Bucks a little credit for trying to get involved with their state government. With the shootings in Kenosha, it's something to worry. Even with that, I'm not sure threatening a boycott is going to make the league look better. These players wanted to finish the season. Some players are complaining about being in the bubble. Then what was the point of agreeing to this? Even someone as outspoken as Charles Barkley is getting tired of it. What he said in July is exactly what is going on. It's a circus.

I do think seven shots to Jacob Blake is a bit excessive. But he was also a criminal. That being said, I'm not sure if there will be a full truth to the incident or not. With these incidents, the NBA continues to shoot itself in the foot with their political statements on the court. You can make the case of it being a very bad year overall for them. I don't think it's a problem if players speak their minds. The problem is allowing them to say whatever and to do statements on the court. Most of these players wouldn't do anything like what the Bucks did in talking to their state government. They would rather complain than find solutions. Twitter and Instagram does not represent a majority.

I can see the NBA struggling for a few years. Television contracts are up after this year and it may not be to the level of what was offered in 2014. Player salaries may not get a boost. Adam Silver can't be buddy buddy with the players all the time. One of these days, he's going to have to explain to the players something they won't agree with. Sports leagues are out to make money. When Silver sees a decline, he will have to adjust. It's one thing to be political, but not with the way they have handled things this season.