Friday, June 28, 2013

NBA Draft gets best ratings since 2007


Well as expected the NBA Draft last night on ESPN was a ratings hit. There were plenty of good storylines all night long keeping fans engaged.   

The 2.6 overnight rating, tied for the highest-rated since 2003, according to Nielsen. The Draft was up 13 percent compared to last year’s telecast, which posted a 2.3. The Draft peaked at a 3.3 rating from8:30-8:45 p.m. ET.

The 2013 NBA Draft is tied with the 2007 event as the highest-rated since 2003 – the first year ESPN televised the event – which featured the historic Draft class of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. 

2013 NBA Draft on ESPN
Top markets
Rating
1.Louisville
6.9
2.Memphis
5.6
3.Cleveland
5.0
4.Indianapolis
4.7
5.Oklahoma City
4.3
6.Raleigh-Durham
4.2
7.Detroit
3.9
8.Charlotte
3.7
9.Washington, D.C.
3.6
10.Kansas City
3.5

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