NBA Centers Facing Extinction
Russell, Chamberlain, Jabbar, Lanier, Walton, Gilmore, Malone, Olajuwon, Ewing, O’Neal. Over decades, these and other “centers” dominated the NBA. The “association” conducted its annual All-Star …
You are browsing in: NBA
The NBA Sports Economist category dives deep into the financial and economic landscape of professional basketball. From salary cap analyses to the impact of major trades and endorsements, this section explores how economic forces shape the NBA. Here, you’ll find insights into team valuations, player contract trends, revenue sharing, and the broader business strategies driving the league’s success. Whether you’re a fan interested in the numbers behind the game or a professional seeking to understand the NBA’s financial ecosystem, this category offers a comprehensive view of the economics that fuel one of the world’s most popular sports leagues.
Racism Behind Lack of NBA Interest?
The NBA’s popularity vaulted during the 1980s and 1990s with Bird as MVP but also with Moses, Magic, Michael, Charles, David, Hakeem, and Karl — all African American.
Overstating King James’ Impact on the Cleveland Economy
Meghan Barr, an AP correspondent from Cleveland, needs a lesson in economics in this article about LeBron James. “James has been with Cleveland since he …
Economic woes for the sports business in Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun had a front page article this morning devoted to the impact of the general economic decline on the fortunes of the Orioles …
How We Develop Basketball Talent
Today’s WSJ has a review of the book, Play Their Hearts Out, by SI reporter George Dohrman. The book examines the world of elite youth …
MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
Watching NBA highlights last night on NBATV, I stumbled across this video story on the 2010 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Daryl Morey, GM of …
Sports Econ Musings
A Real-Time Economic Indicator from Sports World: One of my colleagues returned from Talladega, reporting that crowds for the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races …
If It’s Broke, Why Not Fix It?
While spending the fall semester on the West Coast, I attended the MPSF Water Polo championships. (MPSF stands for Mountain Pacific Sports Federation — a …
An Economist’s Quick Thoughts on the LeBron James Decision
LeBron James is catching a torrent of criticism over his decision to leave his “hometown team”, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for the Miami Heat. As an …
The Short Supply of Tall People is Getting Longer
From a past entry from Dave Berri’s Wages of Wins Journal: The statement about competitive balance reflects an argument offered in The Wages of Wins. …