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Why Do NBA Players Go Overseas? 🏀 Overseas Basketball is becoming a more viable option every year! Nowadays, there’s more accessibility through: ▪️Pro basketball leagues ▪️Added media coverage ▪️Social media exposure And even the best are noticing. In 2023, a ton of high-profile NBA players signed Overseas contracts, including: Demarcus Cousins 🇵🇷 Brandon Knight 🇵🇷 Dwight Howard 🇹🇼 Jeremy Lin 🇹🇼 Denzel Valentine 🇦🇺 Thon Maker 🇰🇼 You’ll notice none of these were high-level Europe or China. That shows the market is expanding and players are considering other regions! In 2024, I predict more strategic signings will happen with personal brands in mind. #overseasbasketball #basketball #basketballplayer #fiba #hoops #nba

Australia Basketball League (NBL1) 🇦🇺 🏀 Australia’s NBL1 is one of the best mid-tier professional basketball leagues out there. In total, there are 5 conferences. But amongst them, one nice little wrinkle exists in the NBL1 East. Here, players compete against Australia’s best young basketball prospects through the Centre of Excellence. In fact, huge nearly every big Aussie NBA name has come through here: ▪️Patty Mills ▪️Joe Ingles ▪️Dante Exum ▪️Andrew Bogut Overall, the COE’s inclusion provides a mutually beneficial experience. Older players can leverage that film/experience for their resumes. Meanwhile, younger athletes get to compete against grown men as they prep for something bigger! #overseasbasketball #basketball #basketballplayer #fiba #hoos #nbl1

We are witnessing a massive surge in the popularity of basketball leagues outside the US. With enormous addressable markets, there are abundant opportunities for growth and investment. What makes Asian basketball leagues so interesting? 🌟 With numerous teams and a passionate fan base, these leagues offer high-energy and thrilling games that captivate audiences. 🏀 The sheer number of basketball fans in these regions highlights the sport’s immense popularity and potential for engagement. 💲 Despite their popularity, many of these leagues are under-monetized, presenting substantial opportunities for commercial growth and investment. National Basketball Association (NBA) Chinese Basketball Association B.LEAGUE (Japan Professional Basketball League) P. LEAGUE+ #Basketball #SportsInvestment #GlobalSports #ChironSportsGroup #NBA

🚨Reflecting on Pogba's Doping Ban In a recent turn of events that has the football world buzzing, Paul Pogba, the Juventus and France midfielder, faces a four-year ban from football after testing positive for testosterone. This decision, handed down by Italy's anti-doping tribunal, has far-reaching implications not only for Pogba's career but also for the broader conversation around doping in sports. 🚫 Paul Pogba should have been one of the greatest footballers of our time. Yet, as we stand today, he represents the last of a particular type of player: those gifted with unparalleled talent but seemingly unable to fully realise their potential on the global stage. Pogba's recent four-year ban for doping marks a significant, if not tragic, milestone in what has been a career of dizzying highs and bewildering lows. 🤔 This prompts us to ask, how did Paul Pogba, with the world at his feet, find himself losing it all on the halfway line? What led to such a squandering of talent, and why is this story seemingly a recurring theme among many of his generation? Pogba's journey is symbolic of the immense pressures faced by today's athletes. From the weight of expectations to the constant public and media scrutiny, the path to greatness is fraught with potential pitfalls. The case of Pogba is not just about a fall from grace but serves as a mirror reflecting the challenges many young talents face in an era where potential can be both a blessing and a curse. This situation beckons a broader discussion on the mechanisms of support, guidance, and mentorship available to athletes in their formative years and throughout their careers. How do we, as a sports community, ensure that the next generation of talent does not falter similarly? What lessons can be learned from Pogba's story to help young athletes navigate the perils of professional sports? 🤲 I invite you to share your thoughts and perspectives on this matter. How can the sports world better support its stars in making the most of their gifts without succumbing to the pressures that have undone so many before? #BreakingNews #Football #Sport #News #Insights 

The highly anticipated fight between #AnthonyJoshua and #DanielDubois on September 21, 2024, at #Wembley Stadium is set to generate significant revenue, with estimates suggesting around $100 million. This event highlights the substantial economic benefits of high-profile sports, boosting local and global economies through tourism, business, and media coverage. Both fighters' journeys underscore the importance of #grassroots investment in sports; Joshua began boxing at 18 in 2007 with 43 amateur fights, while Dubois started boxing aged 9 and had he had 75 amateur bouts. Their development through the amateur ranks to represent #GreatBritain at the world level exemplifies the effective sports infrastructure in the #UK. The culmination of these efforts not only produces elite athletes but also establishes a thriving sports industry. The Joshua vs. Dubois fight demonstrates how sustained #investment in sports can yield significant economic returns and enhance global prestige.

🏎️Celebrating 20 Years of Sport Management🏎️ Since the sports industry is so competitive, “the only way to separate yourself from the competition is to have that experience – and MSU provides so many opportunities for that.” - Nathan Blum (Class of 2012) Nathan is featured in the 2024 edition of The Magazine. Read his complete feature here: https://lnkd.in/erQh4RdG

Women’s Overseas Basketball 🏀 The explosion of popularity in women’s NCAA basketball has exposed one glaring thing: The paradox - and state - of professional basketball for female players. Unlike the men, the highest-paying basketball leagues for women are either: 1️⃣ Top Overseas leagues 2️⃣ NCAA college This is - despite the fact - that the WNBA is by far the most competitive league for women. Depending on your ambitions then, female players should be planning strategically differently than men. #overseasbasketball #basketball #basketballplayer #wnba #ncaa #fiba

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