Among the signs you should just try and get comfortable because this lockout is going to be a long, bumpy ride….
Bexar County — which includes San Antonio — has helped clear the way for the Spurs to save millions by putting off planned upgrades to the AT&T Center (where the Spurs play).
The San Antonio News-Express’s Spurs blog has the details.If the team were to delay starting to spend the bond funds that voters approved in 2007, it essentially would be putting off having to spend $15 million — its portion of the nearly $90 million total dedicated for arena technology improvements and enhanced fan experience.
County officials say the Spurs could use that $15 million as a cushion against the financial shock certain to hit if part or all of next season were scuttled.
Isn’t that nice, county officials concerned about how the rich owners of the Spurs are doing.
The reality is the county wants to keep the biggest and best tenant of the AT&T Center happy. As they should, smart business for them.
But this is sign 1,648,935 that both sides of this labor divide are digging in for a long winter’s nap. Where the rest of us can just dream about basketball.
