The Conference Finals are starting this week and we can't wait to see the exciting games take place.
When looking closely at the contenders, a distinct pattern begins to emerge. Three out of four - Florida, Dallas, and Las Vegas - are all Southern teams.
Revelation Unveils the Secrets Behind Southern Teams' Phenomenal Success
they have a unique advantage, except from the lifestyle and the weather: they don't impose state taxes, which is about 20% of the players' salaries.
World Financial Report: 3 of the 4 teams left have 0 state tax. Not a coincidence, such a clear advantage to be able to pay guys 20% less against the cap.
This perk is considerable. It could very well encourage players with high salaries to sign a contract there.