like_that;1350343 wrote:Excuse me while I LMAO.
Best Commissioners
1) Selig - stays out of the way and is increasing revenue every year for MLB even while the 'national pastime' status goes more and more towards football. He is resistant to change (replay) but I can respect that because some commishes have no problem taking a dump on fans and making unpopular, wholesale changes (Goodell)
2) Stern - number two out of default. Had the ugly labor situation, but has the NBA in a great position. League is almost as popular as it was with MJ. More stars in the league now than ever.
Tie for last
Bettman - successfully has crashed the NHL into the mountain. League is dead. Few teams are making money and they over expanded into warm climates with apathetic fan bases
Goodell - crackdown on vicious hits / concussions, replacement refs, the ugly lockout, the New Orleans Saints controversy, etc. Dude is presiding over the league in a period of unprecedented growth, yet can't get out of his own way. Without a doubt the least popular commissioner outside of Bettman right now. Funny how quiet he has gotten lately...