Behind the Line

NBA ratings have seen double digit declines for every round of the playoffs. In some cases...the NBA is seeing declines in viewership between three to four million people...depending on the game.

However...the sports media continues to claim NBA ratings are surging for the playoffs. We analyze ratings for the Western Conference Finals...and prove ratings are down double digits compared to 2019.

We also look into comments made recently by Colin Cowherd...where he claims people aren't boycotting the NBA. If a NBA boycott isn't the reason the league has lost millions of viewers...then why do NBA ratings continue to decline?

Gwen Berry has went from irrelevancy to a household name this week...thanks to her disrespecting America on the Olympic stage. She claims that her agenda is to fight against systemic oppression.

However...judging by old tweets that have resurfaced...Gwen Berry now finds herself looking like a hypocrite. We reveal the tweets that were found on Gwen Berry's Twitter account...and show how she doesn't practice what she preaches.

We also share interesting comments Gwen Berry made when she was a guest on CNN with Don Lemon. We explain how these comments prove that Gwen Berry is doing all of this for attention and notoriety.

Sha'Carri Richardson was expected to be one of the breakout stars for the United States in the Olympics. She won the 100 meter race last month in Oregon at the Olympics...and was expected to be one of the best sprinters on the U.S. squad.

However...Sha'Carri Richardson has now been suspended for one month for violating the USADA protocols. She issued a public apology...and some feel she made a selfish decision by violating the rules.

The question is...should she have been suspended in the first place? We argue that Sha'Carri Richardson did nothing illegal...and nothing wrong. We come to the defense of Sha'Carri Richardson...and argue that it's ridiculous to be suspended in 2021 for her "violation".

Eugene Chung went public with allegations of racism in May against the NFL. He claims he was interviewing for a coaching position with an NFL team...and during the interview he was told "he wasn't the right kind of minority".

Eugene Chung revealed these allegations to the Boston Globe...he reported the story to the public. Once the NFL was informed...they immediately opened an investigation. Eugene Chung refused to cooperate with the investigation...and stonewalled the NFL's efforts.

We analyze the situation...and give our opinion on Eugene Chung and his allegations. We explain how he comes off looking inauthentic...and how it appears he's using sympathy to get another chance in the NFL.

ESPN has put themselves in a terrible situation. For years...ESPN has been overpaying on-air talent. Maria Taylor being a prime example. When ratings and subscriber fees were booming...this wasn't a problem

However...with ESPN turning away a portion of their audience due to woke politics...the network isn't doing as well financially as they were in the past. This creates a problem when on-air talent like Maria Taylor demand more money.

We analyze the situation between Maria Taylor and ESPN...and explain why she isn't worth the money she's demanding. We illustrate how Maria Taylor is on her way to becoming the next Michelle Beadle.

Paul George earned respect this postseason. When Kawhi Leonard went down in the second round with an injury...everyone thought the Clippers were finished. Paul George stepped up led them to the Western Conference Finals...pushing the Phoenix Suns to six games.

However...was this season the Clippers best chance to win an NBA title? Is their title window closing? We look towards the future for the Clippers...and explain why their title window is closed.

Even if Kawhi Leonard returns next season...the Clippers are unlikely to be able to make another deep playoff run in the Western Conference.

Although NBA ratings for the playoffs haven't been nearly as bad as they were last year...we're still seeing massive declines. The first round was down 7-11 percent. We saw the ratings decline throughout the second round.

Now...the NBA is experiencing a massive decline in ratings for the Conference Finals. We reveal the latest NBA ratings for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Why are the ratings in decline?

Many thought with the elimination of LeBron James...the casual fans that were turned off by his woke politics would return to the NBA. We give our theory as to why the casual fan hasn't returned.

The woke sports media has historically trashed the NFL for being insincere when it comes to social justice and LBGT issues. Not today...as the media is fawning over the NFL's new video about inclusion to the LBGT community.

We explain why this video is nothing but a virtue signal by the NFL...and why the league should stay out of political and social issues. 

Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented players in the NBA. When he is 100 percent focused and committed to basketball...he is one of the best guards in the league. The problem of course...Kyrie Irving isn't committed to the NBA.

He was a problem in Cleveland...he was a problem with the Celtics...and now it appears the Brooklyn Nets are tiring of his antics. There are rumors that Nets general manager Sean Marks is willing to take offers on Kyrie Irving this offseason.

We explain why this is the right move for the Nets...and how the behavior of Kyrie Irving outweighs his talent. The distractions he creates make him not worth dealing with.

Scottie Pippen was an innovative player in the NBA. He was apart of the greatest dynasty in the history of the league. He's always been respected...always been a reserved guy that didn't speak negatively about people.

Until now. Lately Scottie Pippen has attacked modern NBA players...as well as Michael Jordan. We can now add Phil Jackson to the list. In an interview with GQ...Scottie Pippen accused Phil Jackson of being a racist.

We analyze his comments...and easily explain why the decisions Phil Jackson made had nothing to do with race. We also offer a theory as to why Scottie Pippen has suddenly began to attack people for seemingly no reason.