Dear Turner & NBA TV,

It was an extreme disappointment to hear that their contracts hadn't been renewed for next season.

While entertaining to hear gentlemen like Stephen A Smith, Max Kellerman and Jalen Rose talk smack on ESPN, The Starters presented a viable alternative to people who wanted calm, collected and thoughtful basketball analysis for the passionate NBA fan.

I understand that it is a business - however, The Starters have had consistent sponsors like Jack Daniels Old No. 7 and Tennessee Honey the last couple of years, and should be able to attract more ad dollars should they stay with your network.

Yours truly,

The Fans