LETTER: How about a poll on the NBA

Edward Cotton of Las Vegas wrote on July 16, 2026 at 9:01 p.m.: "The comments by NBA enforcement Warren LeGarie in Tuesday’s paper amusement, however out of touch he is with middle‑class and retired Nevada residents, miss the point. His remark that “everybody wants to be an NBA franchise” is divorced from reality. Bringing the NBA and MLB is supported by millionaires, casino owners and sportswriters, not by the working‑class, activist groups or fixed‑income retirees. If Mr. LeGarie believes his statement, why not put it to a vote? I’m betting 80 percent or more of Las Vegas residents would oppose the Athletics’ arrival here and would favor an NBA team. For the average resident, there are many disadvantages — traffic, crime, higher housing prices, tax giveaways, etc. — and no advantages. What percent of residents do you think would be able to attend an NBA game?"