NBA/NCAA trying to cut out AAU
It looks that way. As a college basketball fan I’m all for it. I’d rather have two semi-image conscious entities make shady backroom deals.
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April 17, 2008 at 9:31 am
Whenever I see the NCAA or the NBA, I try to follow the money. I have trouble seeing this as a strictly philanthropic effort. This seems like a way to better control the flow of merch deals and ad dollars.
Too cynical?
April 17, 2008 at 9:40 am
We need to follow the European model. Youth academies, heavy emphasis on skill and teamwork, etc.
Having a shady “organization” trying to foster a bunch of wannabe Jordans isn’t helping anybody.
April 17, 2008 at 11:58 am
‘Follow the money’ is never bad advice.
April 19, 2008 at 7:26 am
David Stern is as big a whore (and pimp) as any AAU coach or parent.
April 19, 2008 at 7:53 am
But David Stern has a worldwide brand to protect and grow.