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It is undeniable that in today 's society, the sports industry is booming and has become more and more successful within the past sixty years. With the average professional athletes ' income soaring to higher levels, most visibly in sports such as football, basketball, and baseball, it is easy to see that American citizens are more than obsessed with sports. Basis for this paper is based off of one particular online article titled, “Not Just a Game: The Impact of Sports on U.S. Economy”. A brief summary of this particular article will follow this introduction. Although I do agree with the main premiss of this article, there are a few points which do need to be questioned. With this continuously growing obsession of the sports

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Obviously the NBA and college basketball are the most known, but there are many other paths. International basketball is spreading more and more. AAU is an organization that gives exposure to high schoolers to try to receive a college scholarship. In addition, streetball is another way for hopeful hoppers playing their dream. The game of basketball has lots of levels overseas, AAU, and streetball are a few of them.

Collegiate sports are a part of a multibillion dollar industry which rakes in huge sums of money every single year. Collegiate sports such as NCAA men’s football and basketball are two powerhouse sports which account for the vast majority of money made from college sports. However, it is not the sports themselves that generate the money and revenues. It is the numerous, talented student athletes who play the sports who are the true money makers within the cycle of college sports. The millions of consumers around America and the world who watch college sports such as football and basketball do so to see their favorite teams and players. Without the players, there would be no teams, and with no teams, there would be

Entering its 125th year, basketball is a sport that has taken the world by storm. A fast-paced and physical game, fans and players devote countless time, energy, and money to the beloved sport. From pee-wee to the NBA, basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports. Ironically enough, the game of shot clocks and three point lines started with one man, a soccer ball, and two peach baskets.

The NBA is one of the United States’ favorite sports leagues, with each team averaging 100 million dollars of income each year before expenses.

Sports stars aren’t getting paid enough each year to play sports because people who don't play are get paid a lot , the best players on each team should be paid the most, and MVP winners should be the most paid on their team. This topic is important because it need to tell the teams that the best players should be paid the most. A solution to this problem is to pay the best players the most. The best should be paid the

The game of basketball is recognizable high school or the NBA. The sport is very popular and is played worldwide. Everyone may also know the sport from some names of basketball stars. Maybe the names Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Dr. J, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, or Carmelo Anthony ring a bell. They are all outstanding players of the game and have a significant understanding of how the game is played. Basketball has changed alot overtime and has become one of Americas most played sports.

Overall this topic is interesting to me because I’ve been a big basketball fan my whole life but as I grew older I realized I wouldn’t be make it in the NBA or be Lebron James. Instead this project will allow me to explore the jobs that still have a connection to sports. At the same time I will see what has to be done behind the scenes that most people do not know about.

When thinking of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the players who come to mind are usually Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Many different opinions exist between the different generations of each player, with the older generation usually liking the Jordan era and vice versa with LeBron James. While the debate about who the greatest player of all time may never end, there are a few ways that the best can be determined; through looking at the player’s childhood to adulthood, statistics, and achievements on and off of the court, one can decide for themselves.

Basketball is one of the most followed collegiate level sports. With over 55 million fans that watch the sport on television alone, college basketball’s ad revenue is higher than all other postseason sports. While the NBA postseason only makes around $536 million on ads, over $1 billion is spent on ads during the postseason of college basketball. I, along with several other people, believe that with this amount of money being made on ads alone, colleges would be more than able to pay their players. However, these college basketball heroes end up gaining no money from their games.

Basketball is one of the most popular which is beloved sports that is played today. Michael Jordan, who played for the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls once said, “Just play, have fun, and enjoy the game” (BrainyQuote 2016). Whether playing with friends for fun or by professionals for entertainment or simply watching from home, basketball is very enjoyed all over the world. Beginning with a unique history, basketball has evolved over time from a simple idea into a professional career choice for those with the unique skill set.

Professional sports in America are all about winning championships, representing a city, and overpriced beer. Professional sports are glues that keep communities together and give us a sense of pride from where we’re from. Sports are magical and filled with underdog stories, the live action games never stop being entertaining. However, when you look beyond hype of the game, you can see that professional teams and athletes are being used to promote America.

Even though last season was one of the worst NBA viewership trends, the Regional sports network actually growth 4% overall, where the majority of games are aired and marked a tie for the second best average for teams on record. The Spurs was the top spot overall teams with an 8.1 local rating. Second is the Cleveland Cavaliers averaging 8.0 rating. The NBA League Pass subscribers last season also went up to 87%, last season before that ’13-14 was up to 40%.The discussion of wealth in the NBA is important because media doesn’t really talk about it that much due to the often high salaries of athletes and high rates of personal bankruptcy. Most of the NBA players who retired go bankrupt after they retire, because their bad decisions. Dennis Rodman who won five NBA Championships is one of the players who went broke, he made nearly $27 million over his playing career after retiring he soon find himself struggling to pay bills and child support commitments. All the teams in NBA don’t make the same money; some of them are making more money than other teams, especially those teams with better

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has transformed over the many of years as an organization and a brand, into a multibillion-dollar business that draws thousands and thousands of fans to each and every game. Many contributing factors have made the NBA what it is today, but the main cause of this gain in interest is the ultimate rivalry between two remarkable players, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Larry “the Legend” Bird. The battling rivalry amongst these individuals is comparable to the feud of Coca Cola and Pepsi, or, Star Wars and Star Trek. During the era of modern television, and the still and ever present racial bigotry, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird helped redefine the game of basketball and popularity of the NBA with their

Open with Impact: The game of basketball is a multimillion-dollar industry and is an easy sport to play. The sport has gained worldwide popularity because it can be played competitively or just for fun.