I didn't say I was a fan of the NBA, but it's the 3rd sport in the US for revenue behind the NFL / MLB and the NHL is about to drop it to 4th. This fact proves your pathetic argument that hockey isn't real in the states.
A Pro franchise means your state is legitimate in sports. Florida has at least 10 Pro teams. Alabama - goose egg.
Everyone knows it's against NCAA regulations for players to make money.
After making that ignorant statement about Auburn players making more than pro players, it was evident you graduated from Auburn.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9135194/twelve-auburn-tigers-football-players-failed-synthetic-pot-testsTalk about a failure...