Quick weekend wrap-up
Devin summarizes the weekend that was in the NBA Playoffs.
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The Curious Case of Kobe’s Achilles
Paul Shirley talks about Kobe Bryant’s Achilles injury and how NBA trainers could do a better job of tracking their effectiveness.
The best NBA markets of 2012-13
Devin takes a look at which NBA franchises earn more revenue from ticket sales than we would expect, given the size of their market.
The Rising Ticket prices in the Staples Center
Devin takes a look at the difference in ticket revenue between the NBA’s two Los Angeles teams.
The Lakers and Clippers prove that fans love a winner
Dre examines the two Staples Center tenants. The Lakers have been the pinnacle of success. The Clippers have been the exact opposite. Yet in a mere two seasons the Clippers are now a more popular product.
The Myth of the Kobe and Shaq rings
Dre reviews the performance of Kobe and Shaq during the Lakers’ threepeat and finds the narrative of Shaq and Kobe being the driving force of the Lakers wanting.
A Check in on my NBA Predictions
Dre reviews some predictions he made at the start of the season and checks in to see how he’s doing.
Dave Berri talks Paying College Athletes, the Lakers, and many other topics in sports economics
Dave reviews his recent posts in the Atlantic talking the Lakers and Paying College Athletes. He’ll also be on the Hays Advantage today to talk even more sports economics!
What the Heck Happend with the Lakers?
Dre answers a question about why the Lakers are “underperforming” this season.
Wages of Wins 5 on 5: Around the NBA Edition
In the first edition of the Wages of Wins 5 on 5, we discuss the Lakers, Awards Races, disappointments, and Phil Jackson.