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Thought Leaders
Why the Golden State Warriors Are So Good — and What Your Team Can Learn From the NBA Champs
While every team can't be NBA champions, every organization can learn a thing or two from the Warriors' example.
By Marty Fukuda
Building a Business
Why NBA Players Might Soon Look Like Soccer Players
The league is considering letting marketers use players' jerseys for advertisements.
Marketing
Put Authenticity Into Your Celebrity Endorsements
Just what did LeBron James mean by saying he eats McDonald's "every day"?
Thought Leaders
Which Entrepreneur Likes to Rap? New Comic Reveals Obscure Trivia
Learn more about the lives of well-known entrepreneurs in this new graphic novel.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
This Startup Is Bringing 3-D Printed Insoles to the NBA and the Everyday Consumer
SOLS co-founder Kegan Schouwenburg offers a look into how the 3-D printed insole maker is expanding.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
Go for Chess Not Checkers When Running a Business
Whether it's detective work, coaching or entrepreneurship, the best people are playing chess while the rest are playing checkers.
Business Accounting
Hoping to Strike Off-Court Gold, Carmelo Anthony Launches a VC Firm
The NBA star has partnered with former NBC executive Stuart Goldfab to create M7 Tech Partners, a venture capital firm that will invest in early-stage startups.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
When Hiring, Take a Cue From the NBA and Look for Performance and Character
Billion-dollar sports franchises conduct in-depth background checks and administer personality profiles for possible draft picks. Here are eight things they look for.
Business News
Steve Ballmer’s Next ‘Window’ of Opportunity: L.A. Clippers Owner
If the $2 billion deal is approved by the NBA, it would mark a brand new chapter for the former Microsoft CEO.
By Geoff Weiss
Thought Leaders
What Donald Sterling’s NBA Blowup Teaches Entrepreneurs
The Los Angeles Clippers owner was banned for life from the organization after recorded racist remarks surfaced.
Entrepreneurs
Nothing But Net: Oprah Eyeing Bid for the LA Clippers
If the NBA board of governors votes that Donald Sterling must sell the Clippers following his leaked racial tirade, none other than Oprah herself is poised to make a play.
By Geoff Weiss
Buying a Franchise
Turning Jocks Into Franchise Owners
A new program aims to help professional athletes tackle the franchise world when they retire from sports.
Building a Business
NBA Great Charles Barkley to Give Tech Startup $25K
Barkley's business-plan contest award to help one lucky business owner 'get into the game.'
By Jason Fell
Business News
Making Magic
His basketball days behind him, superstar Magic Johnson is now busy scoring points in the world of business. Here's what he thinks, what he wants...and how he's going to get it.
By Janean Chun