ESPN received a 2.6 overnight rating for the 2013 edition of the NBA Draft, the last for Communist China Sympathizer David Stern. Adam Silver takes over next year.
The number is 13% higher than last year’s Draft. And the 2013 Draft received buzz for a confrontation between Boston Celtics apologist Captain Blowhard and Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers.
Here’s the ESPN press release.
NBA Draft on ESPN Tied For Highest-Rated Since 2003
Up 13 Percent From 2012 Draft
The 2013 NBA Draft on ESPN delivered a 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 from 8:30-8:45 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
That’s it.
