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Wilson’s new Airless basketball costs $2,500, but it will sell out in seconds The price tag for the 3D-printed ball is staggering, but there are fewer than 200 available • https://lnkd.in/exVsXsAP Fewer than 200 Wilson Airless Gen1 basketballs will exist in the world. The first commercial version of Wilson’s Basketball that Doesn’t Need To Be Inflated Because It’s Already Full of Holes will cost $2,500. And, no, there are no extra zeroes in that price. The airless basketball is available Feb. 16 exclusively from Wilson’s website, and I suspect they will all be gone in seconds. • #3Dprinting • #AdditiveManufacturing • #technology • #innovation • tuan@tranpham.com • #tranpham • www.tranpham.com • Like 👍 what you see ► Repost ♻️, or Hit the Bell 🔔 to follow me. 🎥 P.S. Will you buy one? ➡️ Leave Comment👇

The Game-Changing Story of the Pacers: From Bankruptcy to Glory Uncover the untold true stories behind the Pacers in this gripping book by the original owner. Learn how the team fought against bankruptcy in their pivotal game against Kentucky. A must-read for Pacers fans and sports enthusiasts alike. #PacersGlory #BankruptcySurvivors #GameChangingStory #TrueSportsStories #PacersNation #BasketballHistory #SportsBooks #IndianaSports #UnbelievableJourney #PacersFanatics

Why Are Dallas and Detroit Always Playing on Thanksgiving? The Tradition Explained Have you ever wondered why Dallas and Detroit always play on Thanksgiving? In this video, we delve into the history and traditions behind these iconic Thanksgiving Day football games. Join us as we explore the reasons and uncover the fascinating stories behind this long-standing tradition. #ThanksgivingTradition #DallasVsDetroit #ThanksgivingFootball #NFLTradition #ThanksgivingDayGames #FootballHistory #TraditionExplained #ThanksgivingFacts #FootballTrivia #ThanksgivingCulture

Jason has a brilliant piece of advice for those getting started in their career: “you can’t end up where you want to be without knowing how to get there. For the most part, everyone in this industry is a bit of an oversharer when it comes to their craft. Ask someone who is doing the job you want what you need to know. This goes for tech and production. No job in this industry is as simple as it may look from the outside. Ask questions, pay attention to the answers. Especially when you are starting out, if you find yourself without an immediate task, go learn about some building blocks for where you want to go.”

Predicting Bowl Games: Can Winning Records Guarantee Spots? Join us as we dive into season predictions and bowl game qualifications! In this thrilling discussion, Speaker_05 delves into possible outcomes and strategies, analyzing team schedules and their impact on bowl eligibility. Don't miss this insightful breakdown of the future of college football! #CollegeFootball #SeasonPredictions #BowlGames #FootballAnalysis #WinningRecord #TeamStrategies #SportsTalk #FutureGames #FootballCommunity #GameDayInsights

Carson Beck: Leading Georgia's Redemption Season? In this video, we explore how Carson Beck might become Georgia's standout player in their redemption year. With a strong team expected to excel, could he lead them to victory, potentially making a deep run this season? Let's dive into the stats and predictions! #CarsonBeck #GeorgiaFootball #CollegeFootball #RedemptionSeason #FootballPredictions #NCAA2023 #WinningTeam #SportsAnalysis #PlayerSpotlight #DeepRun

Cllct post on Topps bat relics got me thinking about the industry and collectors motivations. These relics are great. I love them, but they are targeting a specific motivation for a specific collector. The game used jersey/auto cards have become quite popular and the prices reflect it, but largely for the biggest spenders and for collectors seeking for return/flip. This cohort is important for the industry, but I feel The Topps Company/Panini America are over indexing on this cohort. There are many types of collectors, and many with big wallets, but have very different motivations in collecting. I always go back to a framework from video games, the Gamer Motivational model (https://lnkd.in/gvbx9AMv) which highlights that gamers want to play fundamentally, but their motivations segment into unique attributes. Many overlap, but if you reframe it through that lens, you can see its quite diverse, the reasons people collect beyond financial return. Collectibles is the same thing. We collect, but we do it for different reasons. I think both Topps/Panini should look at it like a portfolio of stocks. Right now they are over indexed on relics and should consider other collector motivations and segmented by price. Collecting for me is the experience, the journey, the memories, and the collective communal journey. Consider adding in an insert for an experience where the person who hits the card, not only gets that card, but an invitation and everyone who was there for the break to go to a sporting event to experience say Spring Training, a meet and greet etc.. Imagine the changed behaviors of the breaker, the community the breaker built and the individual person in the break. It creates a ripple affect and reaches a much bigger audience that engages collective, which is why I collect; to be part of community. #Collectibles #Wethehobby #Topps #Panini #Cllct

Growing the League with Caitlyn: Balancing Competition and Rookie Development In this video, we discuss the importance of maintaining a balance between competition and nurturing rookies in a physical game like the league. Caitlyn's contribution to league growth is undeniable, but she also needs to be treated like any other player. Join the conversation now! #LeagueDevelopment #BalancingCompetition #CaitlynROTY #PhysicalGame #NurturingRookies #GrowingTheLeague #CompetitiveSpirit #PlayerDevelopment #LeagueGrowth #SportsStrategy

#BostonCeltics, in a rarity for #NBAChampions, DON’T have a #player who finished in Top 5 of #MVP #voting this season. Instead they have a #lineup of #versatile, largely #interchangeable players: #JaysonTatum, #JaylenBrown, #JrueHoliday, #DerrickWhite. ALL can #dribble, #pass, #shoot with deep range. All number among the very #BestDefensivePlayers in the ENTIRE #NBA.

Reflecting on the Power of Preparation This past weekend, my wife and I had the incredible experience of attending the Ohio State football spring game. As we watched the players stretch, prepare, and gear up for the game, it got me thinking about the concept of preparation and its profound connection to success. #Preparation #SuccessMindset #OhioStateFootball #SpringGame #BusinessTips #LifeLessons #MindsetMatters #PreparationIsKey