A lot of money changed hands here in Orlando as a result of them being in the playoffs. The city granted the downtown bars the right to stay open an extra hour and many said the extra income was a HUGE boost for business which saved many from closing down facing a slow summer. Sports outlets raked in the cash selling merchandise. While the Magic lost the city won.
Orlando is now building a new arena with hopes of revitalizing the downtown sector much like the Staples Center did for LA. I'm sure the Lakers being in the playoffs was a big boost for them as well.
I'd say that LA came out ahead so why not give a little back and show some appreciation for the Laker organization and give the people in LA something to celebrate and be happy about.
Of course when the people of LA show their appreciation by rioting and vandalism I say fuck'm
