Los Angeles

 With the Lakers losing in the earlier stages of the playoffs in 2011 it cost the Los Angeles economy $70 million. In the shadow of Staples Center, restaurants and bars are empty, taxis are idle, and parking attendants have little to do.  Overall, those effected in the L.A. economy will be the small business owners that rely on the big name brand and appeal of the Los Angeles Lakers to gain a wage and support itself. The Lakers provide for almost the entire Los Angeles economy, due to their appeal.



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"NBA Lockout Has Major Impact on Local Economies." Lakers Nation. Web. 09 May 2012. <http://www.lakersnation.com/nba-lockout-has-major-impact-on-local-economies/2011/11/15/>.