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AcquiredSeptember 30, 2020
The NBA
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On the eve of the 2020 NBA Finals, we dive DEEP into the history and business model of the league behind the world's 2nd largest and fastest growing major sport. How did the NBA grow from merely an excuse to monetize hockey arena off-nights into a global powerhouse with more reach and influence and reach than any other American sport? Tune in!!
Book mentions
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Books Mentioned
Brotopia
Emily Chang
“Our next book club will be reading Brotopia by Emily Chang of Bloomberg TV fame. And Emily has graciously agreed to join us and all of our LPs for a discussion on the book next month.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: book club announcement
For: Listeners interested in company building and investing.
Key quote: “So our next book club will be reading Brotopia by Emily Chang of Bloomberg TV fame.”
The host mentioned 'Brotopia' as the next book for their book club, highlighting its relevance to discussions on company building and investing. Emily Chang, the author, will join the community for a discussion, emphasizing the book's importance and the excitement around it.
ASIN: B07Z9BQ685
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Basketball Book
David Halberstam
“Bill Simmons quotes David Halberstam in his basketball book, highlighting the artistry and intensity of basketball as perceived by Rune Arledge.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: NBA history and economics
For: Basketball enthusiasts and sports history buffs
Key quote: “What ABC has to prove to a disbelieving national public, Arledge believed, was that this was not simply a bunch of tall, awkward goons throwing a ball through a hoop.”
The host references David Halberstam's insights from his basketball book to illustrate the evolution of the NBA and its perception in the 1960s. This mention highlights the contrast between the league's humble beginnings and its eventual rise to prominence, emphasizing the players' motivations beyond just financial gain.
ASIN: B07K1JRRP8
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“Bill Simmons writes about this in his book and it was published in 2009.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: NBA history and broadcasting
For: Basketball enthusiasts and sports history buffs
Key quote: “What ABC has to prove to a disbelieving national public, Arledge believed, was that this was not simply a bunch of tall, awkward goons throwing a ball through a hoop.”
The host mentions Bill Simmons in relation to his basketball book, highlighting a quote from David Halberstam about the early perception of the NBA. This reference serves to illustrate the evolution of the league's image and the motivations of its players during that era.
ASIN: 146344589X
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Seven Powers
Hamilton Helmer
“Hamilton Helmer, an author of Seven Powers, to try and figure out what gives the NBA power as a business.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: NBA business power
For: Business professionals and sports industry analysts
Key quote: “And to review, he's got these seven, as you can guess from the book, counter-positioning, scale economies, switching cost, network economies, branding, process power, or cornered resource.”
The host mentions 'Seven Powers' by Hamilton Helmer to explore the competitive advantages that the NBA possesses as a business. They aim to evaluate how these powers contribute to the league's significant revenue generation.
ASIN: 7521752929
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