Do you think sports leagues care very much about what fans think when they are in negotiations with the players?

Do you think sports leagues care very much about what fans think when they are in negotiations with the players?
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answer:@wundayatta: “What will people do if they don’t have their team to cheer for?” Hopefully something meaningful.
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