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The Business of Sports: Celtics Selling, NIL Turns Three, and Celebrating Kemba Walker's Career


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In this episode of Beyond The 9450, hosts Chanteé and Brittany discuss the recent announcement of the Boston Celtics being put up for sale, breaking down ownership details and financial implications. They delve into the third anniversary of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) for college athletes, its impact on the sports industry, and gender disparities in earnings. The episode also celebrates the illustrious career of Bronx native Kemba Walker, his contributions to basketball, and his future as a player enhancement coach with the Charlotte Hornets. Additionally, they discuss the WNBA's new docu-series 'Year One' focusing on the stories of four rookies and urge listeners to support women's sports. The episode wraps up with a call for more storytelling in women's sports and a preview of next week's episode on the ownership of the Seattle Storm.


00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Catch-Up

01:39 Celtics Championship and Ownership News

08:49 NIL's Third Anniversary and Impact

20:49 Bronx Pride and Kemba Walker

23:20 Kemba Walker's Journey from High School to UConn

24:01 Kemba's NBA Career and Achievements

24:27 Kemba's Impact on the Community

26:08 Tributes and Messages for Kemba Walker

31:50 WNBA's New Docu-Series Announcement

33:55 Celebrity Support for WNBA

36:10 Encouraging Support for WNBA

37:16 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks

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