Sure, games are fun, but the job of running a pro league needs to be a truly serious around-the-clock job.
Exhibit A: In all facets, the bj-league doesn't have enough people with proven leadership skills in positions of power.
Live and learn.
In the meantime, here's a hoop insider's analysis of the league's current structure:
"Somebody has to realize that this is not (just) entertainment. This is a business....
"Sports is very easy to understand, but people tend to forget that sports business is business.
"There are too many people who really don't have the credit or the background to work for these sports business organizations."
Exhibit A: In all facets, the bj-league doesn't have enough people with proven leadership skills in positions of power.
Live and learn.
In the meantime, here's a hoop insider's analysis of the league's current structure:
"Somebody has to realize that this is not (just) entertainment. This is a business....
"Sports is very easy to understand, but people tend to forget that sports business is business.
"There are too many people who really don't have the credit or the background to work for these sports business organizations."
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