Professional sport leagues are some of the most popular and lucrative businesses on Earth. They create a wildly entertaining product that, in the case of organizations like the NBA, is enjoyed by fans all over the world. That then generates plenty of money-making opportunities. There are a range of avenues the NBA uses to bring…
The NBA is always a competitive league, but that competition grows considerably during the playoffs. The lights get brighter in the postseason, especially in tight series or critical games. It is in such times where players either rise to the occasion or crumble under the pressure. Big-name stars earn their reputation from regular season play,…
Winning in the NBA is hard. Winning over an extended period of time is much, much harder. That’s why it’s so difficult for coaches to keep their job, and why even good leaders only win big for a few years at a time. Even so, there are some exceptions to that rule. There are a…
The NBA is a big sport with some of the best athletes on Earth. Even so, there are a few players who go above and beyond the norm. There are several ways such athletes get recognized, and one of the simplest is by making the All Star Game. The contest, which has been around since…
At its core, the NBA is a business. The league brings in a ton of revenue each year, most of which is generated by individual franchises. However, not all of those franchises are equal. Some are worth much more than others. There are many factors that impact a team’s worth, including market size, brand strength,…
Sports are all about championships, but the NBA is a bit more ring-focused than other organizations. That’s because, unlike leagues like the MLB and NFL, winning one ring isn’t enough to cement a player’s legacy. Stars usually need three or more. Though there are some exceptions to that rule, the all-time greats tend to have…
There are many important accessories that players wear in professional sports. Some are for recovery, some help with flexibility, and some are aimed at protection. One of the biggest examples of that is a sturdy face mask. While many associate masks with sports like football, clear ones have been used in basketball for a long,…
Basketball is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. It’s a full-body activity that requires players to use their legs, torso, and arms at a near-constant basis. It takes a lot of cardio and endurance as well. Due to that, it’s a sport that comes with many health benefits. It increases cardiovascular…
All sports have to start somewhere, and that includes basketball. While the high-flying game is now one of strict rules, fleshed out guidelines, and international prestige, it wasn’t always that way. It has rather humble beginnings that started more than a century ago. Most modern games have a shrouded or secret history. Basketball breaks that…
While major sports leagues are integrated in today’s world, it wasn’t always that way. For a long time, black and white players in the United States had separate leagues, or black players simply couldn’t participate at all. It took a while for everything to come together, especially in basketball. Throughout the first half of the…