Yes, there is a way to make sure nobody can see the Cavaliers -- even if they dominate the league.
This picture of an empty Quicken Loans arena has been making the rounds on imgur overnight and we decided to put it to the test. Can you ruin the Cleveland Cavaliers attendance by being the worst general manager in NBA history?
Step 1: Alienate the fanbase
Sorry Cleveland. We're putting a premium basketball product on the floor, it requires premium pricing. This general manager doesn't care if it costs $1,000 for a family to see LeBron James play.
Step 2: Reject everything your chief financial officer has to say
Noah Vincent came to me before every single home game wanting to run promotions. Not happening Noah. Do you think we're made of money?
Step 3: Ruin the concessions stand
If a fan is paying $200 for tickets then they should expect a high-end dining experience along with their game. Don't worry, this isn't Ben and Jerry's we're putting in the arena. In this world it's $10 for a Fudgesicle.
Step 4: The fans are being spoiled
Meet the new starting lineup of your Cleveland Cavaliers!
The Cavaliers were winning so much (15-1 at the time) that fans were OK paying the ludicrous prices to see Cleveland play. They needed to be reminded of the past.
Step 5: Noah Vincent doesn't believe in my business skills
Oppose me and you will be crushed, Noah.
Step 6: The crowd is dead
I gave them back their stars and everything... ingrates.
What we learned
Being the worst general manager in NBA history will absolutely destroy your team, make your financial officer hate you and put the team in the red.
However, fictional Dan Gilbert only cares about winning, and going 71-11 allowed this terrible basketball monster to keep his job.