Here is a lesson in holding all things constant when making comparisons (and how those facing competition might cherry pick the numbers):
Pitino said he did not oppose the idea of a NBA team moving to Louisville. But he said NBA prices were too high for a city like Louisville.
"If you lived in New York City, four tickets will run you about $500," he said. "Louisville can't afford that. ... There are very few (people) in this town with that type of money.
On the other hand, ticket prices in Oklahoma City, where median income is about the same as Louisville, can be found in the $30 - $70 range as well as the $500 range for a family of four.
Here is a comparison from the NBA:
The sports business outlet Team Marketing Report said Wednesday the average price of a nonpremium seat dropped 2.5 percent to $48. That followed a 2.8 percent decrease last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have the highest average at $95 following a 2.1 percent rise. The NBA champions are followed by New York at $89, Boston at $69 and Chicago at $64.
Memphis is last at $23 after a 3.9 percent drop, and Washington is at $25 after a 9.9 percent decrease.
Detroit dropped prices 10 percent to $43.
Weird how ticket prices can vary by NBA city. Weird.
