Posts Tagged ‘Basketball’
Sports, Business, and Beyond: A Moment with Alexis Levi
Today, American Dreams host, Alan Olsen, sits down with Alexis Levi, a true pioneer in the sports and entertainment industry. As the first African American woman to become the owner and general manager of a men’s professional basketball team, Alexis shares her remarkable journey from being a competitive ice skater to entering the sports world.…
Read MoreNBA All-Star Weekend Economic Influence
Written by Ryan Hickman. If you have walked around downtown Salt Lake City recently, you’d come across ginormous signs advertising the NBA. But not just advertisements for the local Utah Jazz, but for the annual pinnacle of NBA events: the 2023 All-Star Game. This annual event envelopes whichever city hosts the events, which include a…
Read More4 Reasons Steph Curry is 2022 MVP
4 Reasons Steph Curry is 2022 MVP Here are 4 reasons I believe Steph Curry deserves to be the 2022 NBA MVP despite his recent struggles. First, and by way of full disclosure, I personally really like Steph Curry. However, personal bias aside, it’s hard to deny that Steph is not just a great…
Read MoreMark Eaton: Strengthening Remote Team
Mark Eaton, Strengthening Remote Team, interview transcript, by Alan Olsen for The American Dreams Show: Alan Olsen: Can you share about your background? Mark Eaton: Well, yeah, I can. I’m a former NBA player, I’ve played in the NBA for 12 years with the Utah Jazz and from ’82 to ’94. I’m originally from Southern…
Read MoreThe Four Commitments of a Winning Team
The four commitments of a winning team as told by Mark Eaton. Mark made it from a 19 year old auto mechanic to a 7′4″ NBA All-Star, who still holds 2 NBA records and played with the Utah Jazz for 12 seasons, he discovered the simple commitments that teams need to perfectly synchronize and become…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors Owner | Joe Lacob
About Joe Lacob Lacob’s NBA and professional sports experience dates back over two decades, including a five-year tenure as a minority owner of the Boston Celtics, where he served on the basketball committee. He earned an NBA World Championship ring with the storied franchise before selling his minority stake and making an NBA record-setting…
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