The Age of Exuberance & The Billionaire Bottleneck: Are AI and Sports Team Valuations Echoes of the Dot-Com Bubble?
This is a read-aloud version of article "The Age of Exuberance & The Billionaire Bottleneck: Are AI and Sports Team Valuations Echoes of the Dot-Com Bubble? (https://substack.com/home/post/p-170322166)" by Brandon Minaya on August 6, 2025.
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This episode dives into the parallels between past economic bubbles, the current AI industry boom, and the soaring valuations of professional sports teams. We explore how factors like speculative demand and restrictive ownership rules are creating a "billionaire bottleneck" in sports, questioning if we're nearing peak valuations.
23 Jul 2025
The Dame Lillard Homecoming
This is a read-aloud version of article "The Homecoming: Why Damian Lillard's Return to Portland is a Masterclass in Business, Not Just Basketball" by Brandon Minaya on July 22, 2025.
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This episode unpacks Damian Lillard's return to the Portland Trail Blazers, revealing it as a strategic blend of personal desire and shrewd business for both Lillard and the franchise. It highlights how this homecoming leverages his legacy for financial and social capital, including the unexpected reunion with Jrue Holiday.
15 Jul 2025
The Royalty Playbook: Why Percentage Deals Are the Real Game-Changer in Sports Video Game Licensing
This is a read-aloud version of article "The Royalty Playbook" by Brandon Minaya on July 15, 2025.
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In this episode, we break down the real money behind sports video games and why the savviest athletes don’t just get paid, they get paid forever. From Tony Hawk’s royalty empire to college football’s flat fees, we explore why percentage-based deals are the real game-changer.
7 Jul 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks' Risky Business: Why appeasing Giannis is the ultimate financial play
Brandon Minaya analyzes the Milwaukee Bucks' financial strategy, revealing how prioritizing Giannis Antetokounmpo's satisfaction outweighs conventional basketball decisions for long-term financial success.
26 Jun 2025
The Blazers' Beijing Playbook: Why Portland Just Drafted Its Future Billion-Dollar Asset
Brandon Minaya's article analyzes the Portland Trail Blazers' surprising draft pick, Hansen Yang, and explores the potential economic motivations behind the decision to increase franchise value.
20 Jun 2025
The $10Billion Silver Lining: How the Lakers Sale Could be Seattle's NBA Lifeline
Brandon Minaya's article analyzes how the Los Angeles Lakers' potential record-breaking sale could pave the way for NBA expansion and the Seattle Sonics' return.
13 Jun 2025
The Dallas Gambit
Brandon Minaya's article, "The Dallas Gambit," examines the Dallas Mavericks' critical juncture as they consider rebuilding around Cooper Flagg amid fan dissatisfaction and front office changes.
4 Jun 2025
The College Cash Grab: How NIL is Remaking the NBA Draft's Middle Class
Brandon Minaya's article explores how NIL deals impact college basketball and the NBA Draft, potentially creating new market inefficiencies for NBA teams.
30 May 2025
The "Bootstrapped Star" Paradox
Brandon Minaya's article, "The Bootstrapped Star Paradox," examines the economic forces that cause small-market NBA teams to lose elite talent to larger franchises, considering if teams like OKC can achieve lasting success.
29 May 2025
NBA Expansion Slowed by Sidequests
Brandon Minaya's article examines how recent NBA franchise sales impact the league's expansion plans, altering its growth trajectory.
21 May 2025
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