Comprehensive look at how public funds are obtained and used to build stadiums, ball parks and arenas, Considers who benefits and what suffers. Also gives a great overview of corporate welfare historically and the efficacy of subsidies. Discusses the cultural impact of replacing buildings often before they are even paid for.

Megans thread:

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C4yQ7LuR2T_

Kevins X Thread:

https://x.com/RockmanDash12/status/1771095862443114507?s=20

Hagiography of the father of the fast break. John B. Mclendon was at the forefront of integrating basketball at almost every level including college, olympic, international, amature and professional and innovated college programs while making the game more fun to watch.

Kevins X thread :

Megans Threads thread : https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C3dicnWvmnX

Motivational read about what makes the best the best in basketball, business and life. Kevin Eastman is a former assistant coach in the NBA turned motivational speaker and gives insight into what some of the greatest basketball players ever have in common as well as his own organizational and motivational philosophy through the definition, use and belief in words and list as a means to enhance skillsets, mindsets or just reset.

Megan's Thread :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C2Wcqz1OqgV

Chris Herring takes us on a journey through the 90s Knicks from Pat Riley to Jeff Van Gundy he provides an in depth look at the players, personnel and culture of a team that never reached the ultimate pinnacle but that was still great .

Megans Thread: https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C07_xgMruOS

Copywrite 2016 overview of the technology available to teams, coaches and players in the pursuit of perfection.

Ben does a great job of explaining through anecdotes what technological pathways are available to create perfected players if used correctly.

Covers things like Synergy, SportVU, P3 and organizational cohesiveness to explain successes and failures of said technology and information.

Megan's Thread :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/CzPQ3T4S1B0

Jon's thread:

Comprehensive history of the negotiations that led up to the modern NBA salary Cap and revenue sharing. Joshua Mendelsohn does and incredible job of infusing seemingly dry material with relevant history about the NBA , characters, NBPA, and relevant labor battle. Spotlights the accomplishments of people like Larry Fleisher and David Stern along with players to bring equitable conditions to the growing league in a time of uncertainty and unstable franchise ownership.

My Threads thread :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/Cx4kaPjOczV

Jon's Twitter thread:

https://x.com/catterj12/status/1708200023551599100?s=20

Kevin's Twitter thread:

https://x.com/RockmanDash12/status/1708727640524509441?s=20

What Game Designers, Economists, Ballet Choreographers, and Theoretical Astrophysicists Reveal About the Greatest Game on Earth

Super fun Journey through the history and major moves in the NBA through the lens of different experts.

my Threads thread :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/Cvy0sswOIP8

Deep dive into early Sacramento Kings History through the eyes of Jerry Reynolds through 2005 . Unique perspective from one of the longest tenured Kings employees who served as assistant coach, head coach, scout, GM, Monarchs GM, and color commentator. Essential reading for any hardcore Kings fan.

Twitter thread:

Threads thread:

https://www.threads.net/t/Cudgi6qLE6y/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

2013 extrapolation of the impact and abilities of SportVU technology on modern basketball analytics especially on the eve of the 3 point revolution. Covers concepts like floor spacing, versatility, efficiency, shot selection, and player evaluation using the new technology and stats available with SportVU.

My Twitter Thread :

https://twitter.com/megalutou/status/1662971209942974464?s=20

Jon's Twitter thread:

Our discussion on Part 2 of David Halberstram's masterpiece that documents embedding with the 1979 Portland Trailblazers. Extremely far reaching and surprisingly relevant narrative that discusses everything from the marketing and television contracts of the league, formation of the players union, to every role on the team that year and beyond.

My twitter thread: