NBA Dynamics: Players, Teams, and Tournaments

This chapter examines how player performance and team dynamics are impacted by the NBA's play-in tournament, encouraging teams to compete rather than tank. Key player relationships, such as those between LeBron James and Luka Doncic, are explored alongside discussions on evolving team strengths and individual skills, notably Giannis and Jason Tatum. The chapter concludes with reflections on NCAA basketball brackets and the influence of shifting funding in college sports.