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This article starts out by stating that the sports industry generates roughly $14.3 billion in earnings a year EXCLUDING the huge amount of indirect earning accumulated on Super Bowl Sunday which has the second most amount of food consumed in one day (behind Thanksgiving) and provides 456,000 jobs with the average salary being $39,000. Next, it is examined how the sports industry has so much power in the United State 's economy today. Fifteen industries with at least 10,000 jobs were analyzed since there is not a designated sports sector, and six main sports jobs (only spectator sports not hunting, fishing etc.). A table is then presented showing how many people are employed in each of the 15 industries, the percent of occupation in each job group, and the percentage of total jobs in each. Effect on earnings is then briefly discussed and shown on a pie chart showing that initial, or the sports workers ' salaries accounts for $10.3 billion, direct which is the purchase of supplies needed such as uniforms and shoes and accounts for $2.6 billion, then indirect which supplies the direct supply chain which accounts for $1.4 billion. Last, occupation growth and Industry patters are talked about using nearly nothing but different graphs and charts. It is also stated that

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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are known as the two best teams in the National Basketball Association, most commonly known as the NBA. Appearing in back to back finals within the last 2 years, the two teams continue to stir up social controversy. Despite those who may not watch sports on a regular basis, numerous individuals draw their attention to the screen, to the intensity and the unpredictable outcome of a game 7, in which the Wall Street Journal claims the game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals as “The Richest Game in NBA History”. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are often compared against one another, specifically throughout the media, whether it be a newspaper article or a simple post on social

The employes at Sports Interaction squeezed some salary data from across the United States’ major league sports- the NHL (Hockey), NFL(Football), NBA (Basketball), MLB (Baseball), and MLS (Soccer). Soon after, the results were appalling when the calculations made it clear that the NBA has the highest average career revenue. This opened the eyes of many readers, and viewers.

WNBA attendance and NBA attendance vary significantly. Is this variation a result of women’s professional sports not having a large fan base, differing marketing strategies used by the WNBA and the NBA, less attention to women’s professional sports by the media and sports broadcasting networks, or a combination of all three of these issues? Through the use of statistical data, one can determine that attendance levels are favorable to the NBA as opposed to the WNBA. In an attempt to answer this question, I examine marketing strategies such as digital marketing used by both the NBA and WNBA and the differences in who their target audience is when applying their marketing strategies. Additionally, I compare and contrast data related to the amount of time each of these organizations receives on popular sports broadcasting networks. In an interview with Chris Forrest who previously held a marketing position for the Lakers and the Sparks, we examine the marketing differences and their effects on turnout between the two teams.

There is no question that the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are different and similar in many aspects. Discovering the comparisons and contractions in value, revenue, and operating income of these professional sports teams, can help shed light on the tremendous amount of money these leagues withhold. In calculating the value is divided between four separate classes, which are the sport value, the market values, stadium value, and the brand value. Surprisingly, When looking into the values one may find that some of these categories are more valuable then those of the other league, showing how these two leagues are both structured uniquely. The only element that makes this business possible is the

NBA teams offer players contracts worth absurd amounts of money hoping that the players will accept their offers and play for them. In addition to these contracts, players often sign endorsement deals worth even more money. Lebron James is currently the top endorsed basketball player and makes thirty million dollars a year from Nike. If players like James make millions of dollars in endorsements, a team does not need to pay the players additional millions of dollars. Compared to other occupations, top NBA players make significantly more money than people who work jobs that are beneficial to the general public. NBA players should be paid less money because their jobs only benefit themselves and their franchise; the players and franchise owners

Much like the rest of America, the NBA has a large gap between the rich and the poor. Take the Los Angeles Lakers for example. They accumulated a massive $115 million profit after the 2016-2017 season. Keep in mind this was their fourth straight year with less than 27 wins and no star player to attract fans.

High volumes of laugher and cheering filled the court as the crowd stands up working wild. The audience got up to start chanting for their favorite teams. The beginning of the game the referees treads towards the center of the court, blows his whistle alerting the teams for the tip off. The opposing team starting the game off with a mega alley-oop scoring the first two points of the game. Going up! I always had my teachers, parents and even close friends of mine always concerned or asking me this million-dollar question. Kristoff, what you want to be in life? What motivates you? The same two questions constantly on repeat in the back of my head.

Sports provide people with an opportunity to showcase their abilities, work hard, and provide a surge of entertainment into our lives. America’s passion for sports has crafted an atmosphere in which sports have become a major part of culture, and television viewership supports this claim. Although the American population's love for sports is well documented, there are aspects of the games we love that go unnoticed. Although it is a not a defining factor of American sports, racial discrimination is still common. In the NBA, the sheer presence of white players changes the types of people in the viewership as well as the selection of advertisements shown. Money is the primary motivating factor of every business around the world, and the nature

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

It is interesting to point out how basketball has surpassed the frontiers of American culture, and acquired a global connotation. Decades ago, it was bizarre to find international players playing in the NBA – almost like exotic specimens. Moreover, it was unthinkable to play official games in Mexico, England and China. Famous NBA players are no longer exclusive American idols, for they have become ambassadors to a global fan base. In the same way that there has been a wide media dissemination of the sport, so have the basketball culture and values translated to international courts:

Another way revenue is gained is having a star player or players. The Cleveland Cavaliers have the biggest impact of revenue by a star player with Lebron James. With James back on the team, the Cavaliers saw their revenue jump 45% this season. With expanding viewership, revenue in the NBA has significantly grown. With marketing also comes sponsorships

Sports have always been one of the major factors of the society and economy. Back in Ancient Greece, the homeland of the Olympic games, the Greeks believed that a healthy body was very important and sports played an important part of the society. Nowadays, the sport industry has grown to a direct and indirect economic impact of the countries, with organizations and sport events that have fans and supporters from all over the planet that are willing to spend a great amount of money in order to show their support for their favorite team, player or club. That happens because sports entertain people by watching their favorite sport teams play in some of the sports mega-events.

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