Statement by the players of the Milwaukee Bucks

When the NBA Players Association voted to resume play, one of the reasons was to give its players a greater voice on social justice issues. Tonight, the Milwaukee Bucks exercised that voice by electing not to play in their scheduled game, triggering a cascade that resulted in the cancellation of all scheduled NBA and WNBA … Continue reading Statement by the players of the Milwaukee Bucks

The value of the “locker room guy” for your startup

In the NBA, one of the explicit roles that a player can play on a team is as a “locker room guy.”  The term is usually applied to a well-respected veteran who, despite declining athleticism, remains valuable to his team because he settles down the younger players, sets a good example of professionalism, and helps … Continue reading The value of the “locker room guy” for your startup

PBwiki at the NBA All-Star Game

Seldom if ever does my love of basketball intersect with my professional life, so when it does, I get super excited. Uber-blogger Henry Abbott of TrueHoop (now part of ESPN) is heading to the NBA All-Star Game, and he’s taking PBwiki with him. Henry has asked TrueHoop’s tens of thousands of readers to join with … Continue reading PBwiki at the NBA All-Star Game