Victor Wembanyama and the young Spurs have renewed a legacy of excellence dating back to the Tim Duncan days. But their run to the NBA Finals has brought a vibrant new identity to the basketball-watching public. @irlington:
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Two straight games, the Spurs have just eaten the Blazers alive in the second half. Super impressive road performances, especially with virtually every other series in disarray.
Wemby was much more comfortable with and inviting of physicality in that third quarter. Spent most of the first half chasing jumpers, but he's re-engaged at the basket on both ends.
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Breaking: ESPN senior writer Kevin Pelton has been hired for a front office role with the Houston Comets, where he is serving as assistant GM & VP of analytics
He'll also work with the Sun FO this season, including as the team prepares for offseason activity
NEW: It's now more lucrative to have a losing sports team than a championship team.
We examined the Boston Red Sox to see how private equity and cost cutting invaded sports.
In this era, teams want to sell good players for profit more than they want to have a good season.