At least one owner is willing to standup for his own interests here. The owners as a collective are running a business. A business that up until now has been the most successful sports league in the country. The cheapest team is valued at $1.6 billion. This kneeling issue is eroding their fan base, and the numbers prove it.
It’s a hard line to toe for the owners. But at the end of the day, they have to protect the value of their franchise and league.
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