

HoS: Wosny Lambre and Mike Nicoll on the AAU to NBA Business
Aug 12, 2024
Wosny Lambre, a commentator on American youth basketball, and Mike Nicoll, director of The Spoils documentary, dive deep into the evolving dynamics of the AAU basketball business. They discuss how youth basketball is increasingly intertwined with social media branding. The duo questions whether the U.S. will maintain its basketball dominance in light of global competition and critiques the current player development system. They also touch on the impact of commercialization and the importance of structured support at grassroots levels for future talent.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Business of Basketball: Evolution and Influence
02:24 • 32min
Contrasting Player Development: Soccer Academies vs. Basketball
34:45 • 4min
Challenges in Player Development and NBA's Future Leadership
38:46 • 2min
The Evolving Landscape of Basketball Culture
40:59 • 22min
The Intersection of Athlete Ego and Cryptocurrency
01:03:10 • 4min
The Intricacies of Bitcoin: Value, Scarcity, and Speculation
01:07:11 • 3min
The Financialization of Basketball and Modern Brand Culture
01:09:57 • 3min