(670 The Score) The Bulls are worth an estimated $3.2 billion, according to Forbes' annual valuations that were released Tuesday.
That's an increase of the Bulls' estimated worth of $2.9 billion a year ago at this time. The Bulls remain the fourth-most valuable franchise in the NBA, according to Forbes, ranking behind the Knicks ($4.6 billion), Lakers ($4.4 billion) and Warriors ($4.3 billion). The Celtics were valued at $3.1 billion as the top five remained the same year over year.
Owned by Jerry Reinsdorf since 1985, the Bulls have long been one of the biggest draws in the NBA. They led the NBA in attendance for nine straight years from the 2009-'10 season through the 2017-'18 campaign. Chicago was then second in attendance in 2018-'19, but that figure has taken a nosedive this season. The Bulls are averaging 18,877 fans per home game, which ranks 10th in the NBA and is down from the 20,084 they drew on average at the United Center a season ago.
Beyond that, the Bulls are 23rd in the NBA in attendance by percentage of capacity (90.3). That mark is down from 96.0% a year before.
