In the meantime, the sickly Canadian dollar has been a serious impediment in both Toronto and Vancouver along with the natural growing pains. Just last year, the Raptors made the NBA playoffs for the first time. Beyond that, the NBA itself no longer is considered the Cadillac of sports leagues. When Michael Jordan retired, so, apparently, did many of the fans. Now, with its tail between its legs, the NBA will abandon Vancouver and set up shop someplace else.
Word is, Memphis has it locked up.
Let's hope the league gives it a better chance to survive than it gave Vancouver.