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7 Basketball Legends Turn Investment Titans: Shaq, LeBron And More
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 9:02am | 939In recent years, several NBA players have transcended their on-court prowess to become savvy investors, particularly in technology startups, franchises, and health and wellness companies. These moves diversify their income streams and set them up for long-term financial success. Shaquille O’...
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NBA's Kyrie Irving Calls On Biden To Do His Job & Bring Brittney Griner Home, Opening Game Crowd Cheers
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 7:08pm | 580Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving kicked off the NBA season with a passionate plea to President Biden to bring Brittney Griner home. “I appreciate us being able to share this floor together, all of us as brothers. But the big picture that’s going on in the world is free our sister...
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Webull To Partner With Brooklyn Nets In $30M Jersey Deal
Monday, September 27, 2021 - 12:28pm | 337The Brooklyn Nets entered into a multiyear agreement with brokerage platform Webull on Monday. Webull is set to become the official jersey patch partner for the Brooklyn Nets beginning with the 2021-2022 NBA season. Webull will replace Motorola as the jersey sponsor of the...
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Durant Joins Irving, Knicks Stand Pat: The NBA Sees Huge Shakeup In Free Agency
Monday, July 1, 2019 - 12:38pm | 488The movement of players in the NBA’s offseason free agency period is so riveting it can rival the play on the court. With over $3 billion in deals made in just one day, this year's NBA free agency is arguably the most exciting one yet, with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving set to join the...
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Zion Williamson's Marketability Takes A Big Hit If He Lands With The Pelicans
Friday, May 17, 2019 - 3:14pm | 588The type of market a player lands in directly affects their ability to push product. No matter how fun the city might be, Zion Williamson landing in New Orleans isn't the outcome sneaker companies looking to sign the future NBA star to an endorsement deal are hoping for. Luck Of The Draw The...
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The Most Tweeted-About Athletes Of 2018: LeBron, Kaepernick And More
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 4:48pm | 356Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has released the top 10 most tweeted-about athletes of 2018. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James topped the list, aided by his controversial decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Colin Kaepernick, one of professional sports' most polarizing figures, came in at No. 2. An...
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Media Analyst: NBA Could Be As Popular As The NFL In 10 Years
Friday, April 20, 2018 - 9:52am | 906The NBA just posted its most watched season in four years. With the playoffs underway, ratings are as healthy as ever, posting the best Saturday playoff opener in five years. If the expected matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets comes to fruition, one media consultant...
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LeBron James Has The Perfect Response To People Who Burn Jerseys
Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 1:24pm | 340LeBron James has rarely been one to shy away from giving his opinion. The latest controversy to get the Cleveland Cavaliers all-star speaking out involves his new teammate. Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics acquired point guard Kyrie Irving from the Cavaliers for point guard Isaiah Thomas,...
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Which Conference Has The Most Overpaid Starting 5 In The NBA?
Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 10:06pm | 353Nearly $466.2 million in talent will compete in Sunday’s 2017 NBA All-Star game. However, this figure includes only six of the league’s 10 highest salaries. Mike Conley (No. 2), Al Horford (No. 5), Dirk Nowitzki (No. 8) and Damian Lillard (No. 10) were relegated to box seats for the...
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2016-17 NBA Season: Basketball Shoe Preview
Monday, October 24, 2016 - 9:16am | 516In 2015, Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) had nearly a 96 percent share of the basketball shoe market. When it comes to fashion, when close to complete market share is on the table, consumers will look to other brands to differentiate themselves for the pack. The problem was, for the longest time, there weren'...
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Kyrie Irving Set To Receive A Boost After Finals Performance
Monday, June 20, 2016 - 6:06pm | 303No one can deny that Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving had a huge series. Irving essentially sealed the deal Sunday night, hitting a big three pointer in the final minute of the game to give Cleveland the lead and eventual NBA Championship. Irving's marketability will undoubtedly receive a...
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Skullcandy Details Expansion Of Relationship With NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 7:21am | 308Skullcandy Inc (NASDAQ: SKUL) announced after Tuesday's market close an expansion of its long-time partnership with NBA All-Star and equity holder Kyrie Irving. Skullcandy said part of its new ambassador-owner program, the former Rookie of the Year and Cleveland Cavaliers point guard will...