1. Seattle Washington

2. Partnership Both own the team Have more say on what goes on Needed more resources to start

3. National Basketball Association Why? Money to be made Largest basketball league Popular sport

4. Franchise Rules Free angency Player Uniform- 45 rules Includes jerseys, shorts, socks, headbands Roster Regulations- Maximum of 12 players Must have at least 8 players ready

5. Dwight Howard 6 time All-Star 3 time Defensive player of the year NBA Slam Dunk Champion Won Gold medal Attracts people

6. Jeremy Lin Went to Harvard Asian-American One of first players to be of Chinese- Taiwanese descent Novelty makes people want to come watch

7. Seattle, Washington About 600,000 people Very loyal fan base Need a basketball team

8. Stadium

9. Ticket Prices 3 rd level 2 nd level 1 st level Lumberjacks $25 $100-150 $175-225 Bucks $2-3 $30-40 $100-200 Celtics $30-40 $100-300 $200-400 Raptors $20 $150-200 $150-300

10. Marketing Family deals- buy 3 get 1 free Discounts on multiple game packages Get a entertainer for a half time show Give away tickets on a radio show