The Science of Achievement, With Adam Grant
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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Evidence suggests rooting for injuries helps NBA teams improve
Research suggests that brief injuries to star players in basketball teams can actually improve the performance of the team overall. A study of 28,000 NBA games found that when the best player missed about 20% of the season to injury or absence, the team played better after their return. The temporary absence triggers a search for new routines that, when combined with pre-absence routines, improves teamwork and performance.
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