The Cleveland Cavaliers' recent win of the NBA Championship and the exuberance of the fans for winning a sport championship after so many decades brings up the question - what's next after such fanfare of cheering for the team at homes, bars, or on the streets until the wee hours of the morning; after boasting to all of having the best sports team in the country; after excitedly watching the replays of the game highlights on sports channels, network news, etc; after seeing the ticker tape parade on television or going in person which may involve braving bad weather to see the "champions" as they drive comfortably along the streets with their families as high away as possible from the fans on Double Decker buses? What's next? Certainly, fans won't be sharing in the professional athlete's wealth as they continue to bask in their multi-million dollar contracts and with even more re-numerations after a championship win. Fans won't have an opportunity to hold and enjoy the coveted trophy. Fans do not get to share in the exhilarant feeling of athletes as they place the championship diamond rings on their fingers. Fans do not get to visits the White House to be a part of the honor as they are congratulated by the President of the United States. This disconnect between the organization and athletes with fans will continue until the masses are once again needed to purchase tickets, attend games, and cheer on the team. So, what is there for the everyday dedicated fan after their team wins a championship - nothing - but fading memories that their team won a championship!
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