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Opportunity Shapes Seen Talent
- Bomani Jones observes many top white NFL receivers come from mostly white towns, suggesting selection by circumstance not innate difference.
- This highlights how local demographics and who gets chances shape which people appear as elite.
Pipeline Over Singular Talent
- Jody and Bomani argue talent alone isn't enough; you need repeated chances, belief, and an
Hotbeds Act As Opportunity Engines
- Hotbeds like Muck City or Kingston repeatedly produce elite athletes because they concentrate resources, role models, and competition.
- These pockets function as local opportunity pipelines that amplify certain sports.