The Michael Shermer Show

What Determines Who Succeeds in the NBA?

Feb 6, 2024
The podcast explores the factors that determine success in the NBA, including physical attributes, talent pool, and non-cognitive skills. It discusses Michael Jordan's exceptional memory and the correlation between names and demographics. The role of genetics in NBA success and the decline of hitting 400 in baseball are also debated. The concept of measuring success in sports is explored, focusing on breaking records and the extraordinary talents of Otani.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Physical Attributes for Success in the NBA
01:53 • 18min
3
Factors of Success in the NBA
19:46 • 18min
4
The Last Dance: Michael Jordan's Incredible Memory
37:44 • 13min
5
The Influence of Names on Demographics and Career Opportunities
51:01 • 18min
6
Intelligence, Memory, and Interest in Different Professions
01:08:40 • 2min
7
Genetics and Success in the NBA
01:10:31 • 10min
8
Debating Steve Gould's Theory on 400 Hitters and DiMaggio's Streak
01:20:26 • 2min
9
Breaking Hitting Streak Records and the Value of Otani in the NBA
01:22:46 • 2min