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  • THE BUSINESS OF BASKETBALL

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    BASKETBALL

    ACADEMY

    A Global Basketball Company Introducing The Basketball Economy —An Academic Framework for Understanding the Business, Careers & Ecosystem of Basketball.

  • THE BASKETBALL ECONOMY

    Global Componenets That Create The Business Culture

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    THE BASKETBALL ECONOMY

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    "Basketball in America today is a contradictory, confusing, and fast-changing big business concern. Today’s basketball economy would be unrecognizable ten years ago to even the most astute students of the game. With this book, Damond Williams proves he is far ahead of the curve, connecting dots, pointing out patterns, and offering invaluable insights. Anyone interested in making a long-term living within the complex new world of basketball should take note."

    — Rus Bradburd, Author, Author of All the Dreams We've Dreamed:

    A Story of Hoops and Handguns

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    ''The training, mentorship, and support I received helped me reach a professional level. Four years into my career in Japan, I still rely on the skills and values I learned at CBA to excel on and off the court.''

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    — Wataru Igari, Japan B League Pro

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    — JJ Sanchez, Columbian Pro League

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    ''The guidance and support I received helped me excel both on the court and in the classroom, culminating in a 1,000-point college career at Western Illinois University. With my degree in hand, I’m now preparing for the pro's, fueled by the lessons and experiences I gained through CBA.''

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