NBA Playoff Ratings Surge Without LeBron James

<p>Opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs was a massive success. Many were concerned that the absence of LeBron James would lead to lower ratings for the NBA...but the opposite is true thus far. NBA ratings surged to decade-long highs opening weekend.</p> <p>We reveal and react to NBA Playoff ratings. We discuss which factors lured in the casual viewer...and why the casual viewer was willing to give the NBA a second chance. We also discuss LeBron James fatigue with casual NBA fans...and how the success of the NBA Playoffs could prove the league no longer needs LeBron James.</p>