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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Vivek">@Vivek</a> Ranadive wants advertising on jerseys. Thinks it's a huge revenue stream <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ray Wang (@raywang0) <a href="https://twitter.com/raywang0/status/571391297455591425">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sponsors on jerseys worth a billion per year in Euro soccer, per <a href="https://twitter.com/Vivek">@Vivek</a>.

BIG opportunity for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash">#NBA</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoortsBiz?src=hash">#SoortsBiz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Rich Campbell (@SprtsMktgProf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SprtsMktgProf/status/571391436769218560">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Advertising on jerseys, sports betting among possible in future of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sportsbiz?src=hash">#sportsbiz</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/Vivek">@Vivek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf">@SloanSportsConf</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/ylPWp8KqXc">pic.twitter.com/ylPWp8KqXc</a></p>&mdash; Sports Colab (@SportsColab) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsColab/status/571391492763332609">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2 inevitables from <a href="https://twitter.com/Vivek">@Vivek</a> gambling &amp; jersey sponsors for big $$ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a></p>&mdash; Joe Favorito (@joefav) <a href="https://twitter.com/joefav/status/571391855595806721">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Celtics?src=hash">#Celtics</a> owner Steve Pagliuca says the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash">#NBA</a> has been working with design firms to allow for ads without compromising the team name <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/status/571391957785825280">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;It's inevitable that NBA jerseys will have sponsors soon&quot; - <a href="https://twitter.com/Vivek">@Vivek</a> (Sacramento Kings Owner) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Michel Richaud (@michrika) <a href="https://twitter.com/michrika/status/571392025142013952">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Co-owner of Celtics Steve Pagliuca says ads on jerseys should benefit every side, if done right. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ray Wang (@raywang0) <a href="https://twitter.com/raywang0/status/571392069694042113">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sponsorship on jerseys – it has been done successfully in soccer, can it work for the NBA? Our panelists think yes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sportsbiz?src=hash">#sportsbiz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571392761758420992">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Vivek Ranadive says basketball is fastest growing sport in India. NBA sees big potential, but country currently lacks infrastructure <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571394106292883457">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rogowski: Minutes aren't the best measure of wear &amp; tear on a player. Example: SportVU tracking distance ran. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571394846235226112">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NBA's Rod Thorn said while the 1&amp; Done rule hurts the college game it works well for the NBA.But wants the rule to be 2 years not 1.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Drew Lieberman (@DrewLieberman) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewLieberman/status/571395719887605762">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Vivek bought Kings for about $540M in '13. He told owners he thought teams were worth $2-3 billion. They thought he was crazy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571396289289719809">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wes Edens foresees conflict within owners, older owners have costs covered, newer owners will be looking for value appreciation. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Julian Louis (@boire_eau) <a href="https://twitter.com/boire_eau/status/571396986689224705">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The path of a basketball through an entire game - OKC vs Spurs 2011 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="http://t.co/YLO2qKfMdr">pic.twitter.com/YLO2qKfMdr</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571399649145315328">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Path of Tim Duncan through an entire game - OKC vs Spurs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="http://t.co/PHGfXeGkFP">pic.twitter.com/PHGfXeGkFP</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571399980956684290">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>C's co-owner Steve Pagliuca believes Adam Silver doesn't necessarily &quot;support&quot; sports gambling, but wants to find a way to co-exist <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571400072006660097">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sports Gambling: saying it doesn’t exist is a bad strategy. So how can we coexist without hurting the game's integrity <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sportsbiz?src=hash">#Sportsbiz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571400539499593728">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Vivek Ranadive on tanking in NBA: &quot;I do think something needs to be done.&quot; BTW, Celtics co-owner sitting two chairs down. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571402172551827457">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NBA Kings' Ranadive stumps at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> for play-in for 8th playoff spot. <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons">@BillSimmons</a> has advocated for yrs as Entertaining-as-Hell tourney</p>&mdash; Eric Fisher (@EricFisherSBJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricFisherSBJ/status/571402396213112834">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey has found the only group of 3 women together anywhere at the conference and is chatting them up, which is great <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Andy Larsen (@andyblarsen) <a href="https://twitter.com/andyblarsen/status/571407466015145984">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Everybody thinks they can coach, but nobody pretends to be a doctor or lawyer&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571413497747255296">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Data showing how different lineups could impact the result of last year's NBA finals with game simulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/CM8y9dgSYu">pic.twitter.com/CM8y9dgSYu</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571414190876975105">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Simulation presented at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> claims Josh Smith-less Pistons would beat Josh Smith's Pistons 64/100 times.</p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571415181357670401">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Who is guarding whom? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="http://t.co/a34HZEFEZj">pic.twitter.com/a34HZEFEZj</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571420053142425600">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly Olynyk was bottom of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash">#NBA</a> with 41.2 points scored against him per 100 possessions last year. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Celtics?src=hash">#Celtics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/status/571420714038906880">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rockets vs Spurs using Fractional Counterpoints <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="http://t.co/X3BmAYfwBX">pic.twitter.com/X3BmAYfwBX</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571421103668785152">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Rondo-Curry Conundrum. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/L1wpjLRW5n">pic.twitter.com/L1wpjLRW5n</a></p>&mdash; Robert Valentine Lee (@leervalentine) <a href="https://twitter.com/leervalentine/status/571421628132823040">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The math to adjust for usage... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="http://t.co/EmB0FWIMHS">pic.twitter.com/EmB0FWIMHS</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571421889693925376">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>James Harden's Defensive Shot Chart: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/yd4ObyC6mb">pic.twitter.com/yd4ObyC6mb</a></p>&mdash; Lauren Engle (@LaurenEngle) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurenEngle/status/571422194292510720">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Data shows James Harden faces a larger than expected number of three point shots <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="http://t.co/x8UASCeZyy">pic.twitter.com/x8UASCeZyy</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571422242564902912">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Some interesting data being presented in the form of defensive shot charts at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/fj94mxXxwW">pic.twitter.com/fj94mxXxwW</a></p>&mdash; Brett Pollakoff (@BrettEP) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrettEP/status/571422622157803520">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Interesting difference between Roy Hibbert and Dwight Howard, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> paper. Hibbert disrupts shots, Howard prevents them.</p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571422744342077441">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>How guards compare - Chris Paul v Deron Williams and centers in Hibbert and Howard - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="http://t.co/Z4b0W82XbI">pic.twitter.com/Z4b0W82XbI</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571422918460239872">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kevin Durant has an average of 1.2 people guarding him at all times. In other words, double-teamed on 20 percent of possessions. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571423365262651393">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>How the new TV deal in the NBA got done... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/wQx2kKbukU">https://t.co/wQx2kKbukU</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571430960471924738">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver on new TV deal... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZtI8sxm7Vo">https://t.co/ZtI8sxm7Vo</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571431262960930816">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver says that in some ways the biggest risk for the NBA re: media deals is how fast the tech landscape is changing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571431337992826880">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver on new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash">#NBA</a> TV deals, &quot;It's a bet for both sides.&quot; A $24 billion bet, that'd get you some comps on Las Vegas Boulevard. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Peter J. Schwartz (@pjschwartz1) <a href="https://twitter.com/pjschwartz1/status/571431374139166720">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver says SportsCenter doesn't pay for sports highlights. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/1kH7jp5ara">https://t.co/1kH7jp5ara</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571432803671396352">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Why doesn't the NBA crack down on people ripping plays on YouTube? Adam Silver: &quot;Highlights are marketing.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571432863972925440">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver wants to integrate with Twitter so that you can buy access to a live NBA game directly from your feed. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571433035993911296">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver wants <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash">#NBA</a> fans to be able to click on a tweet in their timeline to purchase rights to watch that game online. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/status/571433103694139392">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver wants to get to the point where League Pass access can be sold for individual games. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571433169557323776">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;We want to get to a point where highlights from a Twitter feed lead to purchase of a live game&quot;-Adam Silver <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/HgB6ZDMuOd">pic.twitter.com/HgB6ZDMuOd</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571433489553330176">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver wants fans to be able to buy individual games. Current cable setup forces League Pass to be all-you-can-eat, not a la carte. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571433505462341633">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ESPN's response: &quot;We believe in the value of the bundle.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571433735956107264">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver: The ability for fans inside the stadium to interact with fans at home/elsewhere builds a real fan community. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571435859557392384">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver: Watching NBA games with Twitter open gives fans the same &quot;communal experience&quot; as being at the game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571436047994892288">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver on social media creating digital community for fans during games: &quot;It's like <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons">@BillSimmons</a> is your buddy.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaxterHolmes/status/571436074011987968">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver: &quot;What's changed is now it's like <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons">@BillSimmons</a> is your buddy... he's tweeting throughout a game.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sportsmedia?src=hash">#sportsmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571436195084943360">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver on NBA Twitter: &quot;The snarky, comedic aspect makes it fun.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571436603773722624">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Robust broadband is like air for the next generation.&quot; — <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA">@NBA</a> Commissioner Adam Silver <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ricky Ribeiro (@ricktagious) <a href="https://twitter.com/ricktagious/status/571437502709542914">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver: &quot;If they're going to be looking at their phones, let's have them looking at relevant content rather than doing work email.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571437692245966849">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver says that NBA understands a lot of fans wont unplug for three hours - arenas have to have ample wi-fi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571437740052631552">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver says that the NBA has to provide fans with relevant content while they're at games. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportsMedia?src=hash">#SportsMedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571438145075580930">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Silver introducing the possibility of using virtual reality to allow fans to feel like they are truly courtside -- or ON the court. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571438561322541057">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Both NFL and NBA see future of big data and analytics as a means to better keep players healthy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/kIOfXfPNIw">https://t.co/kIOfXfPNIw</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571442381939212288">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver on criticism of Gregg Popovich resting his players: &quot;Maybe he's right.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571442888112017408">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Adam Silver and Jonathan Kraft discuss how the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash">#NBA</a> is looking at removing back-to-backs from the schedule <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/knjEkssZFM">pic.twitter.com/knjEkssZFM</a></p>&mdash; Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/status/571442794264432640">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;[Players] have no padding...fans are right on top of them on the court&quot; - Adam Silver on why NBA players have done well on Twitter. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571444586444410880">February 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>85% of threes in NBA are assisted - <a href="https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry">@kirkgoldsberry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Bryan (@bmk266) <a href="https://twitter.com/bmk266/status/571692575255621634">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Any team that wants to shoot a lot of 3s needs to create a lot of 3s.&quot; - <a href="https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry">@kirkgoldsberry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/createspace?src=hash">#createspace</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Colin William Weaver (@candid_colin) <a href="https://twitter.com/candid_colin/status/571692588681441280">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>96 percent of corner threes come off assists, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry">@kirkgoldsberry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571692702930243585">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Goldsberry: James Harden assists on more corner threes than anyone else in the NBA &quot;and it's not close.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571692806277734400">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;James Harden is the best practitioner of shot chart analytics in the NBA. He's <a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a> 's perfect monster&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry">@kirkgoldsberry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DataViz?src=hash">#DataViz</a></p>&mdash; Kyle Gerbe (@NotoriousKSG) <a href="https://twitter.com/NotoriousKSG/status/571693075560583168">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;If you don't like the <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets">@HoustonRockets</a>, your problem isn't with them, it's with the lines they draw on the floor.&quot; - <a href="https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry">@kirkgoldsberry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Colin William Weaver (@candid_colin) <a href="https://twitter.com/candid_colin/status/571693147706802176">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>LeBron's response to Goldsberry after showing him his shot chart over his past 5 seasons: &quot;That's some unique ****, man.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571694738954461188">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Goldsberry: Analytics is any &quot;reasoning artifact that helps me characterize the nature of the phenomenon.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571695818614423553">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The idea here is that plenty of simple pieces of data (a player's left-handedness, a player's position) are relevant to analytics. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571695973820456960">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“One of the problems w/ sports analytics is we’re trying to reinvent the wheel.&quot; —@kirksgoldsberry <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ricky Ribeiro (@ricktagious) <a href="https://twitter.com/ricktagious/status/571696090615062530">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;There's always this conflict about the analytics guy and the scout. They're both totally acceptable forms of social science.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571696151184969729">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Goldsberry: &quot;Going forward with these [NBA] data sets, it's going to take many different kinds of analysts&quot; to produce insights. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571700381773918208">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry">@kirkgoldsberry</a> breaking down Expected Possession Value. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/SmnuW8vyg1">pic.twitter.com/SmnuW8vyg1</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571701121963728898">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Goldsberry: The ability to collaborate with quantitative &amp; qualitative data is what separates good &amp; bad front offices <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571706380815605760">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>SHOW ME THE MONEY! Time for agent/negotiation talk with Dan Adams, Bob Meyers, <a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/scottrosner">@scottrosner</a>, Arn Tellem, <a href="https://twitter.com/Prof_Malhotra">@Prof_Malhotra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571711862787735553">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey explains what he does.... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/OBmUe08vc9">https://t.co/OBmUe08vc9</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571711841254150144">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey: &quot;I'm here to talk about James Harden, because I find that goes well for me.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Lumin Sperling (@Lumin_S) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lumin_S/status/571711932069228545">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Effective agent-GM negotiation, accrding to Bob Myers: laying out what the parameters are, respecting the other guy's position. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571712857982697472">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bob Myers explains his stance on negotiations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/oWZxHojwxA">https://t.co/oWZxHojwxA</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571712948617539585">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey does a lot of his contract negotiating through text messages, according to Bob Myers. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571713030557458432">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Meyers (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Warriors?src=hash">#Warriors</a>' GM): Avoiding ultimatums &amp; treating everyone with respect are two main keys for negotiations. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571713257536425984">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Myers: &quot;Daryl negotiates a lot by text.&quot;
Morey: &quot;It's very effective...&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Hilary Detmold (@HilaryDetmold) <a href="https://twitter.com/HilaryDetmold/status/571713379989131264">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey points out that in making a deal have to consider pressures agents are under <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/B9qUJ8SJfm">https://t.co/B9qUJ8SJfm</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571713414566948865">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Myers: &quot;Well sometimes Daryl will text me a ridiculous deal but I still treat it with respect-&quot;
Morey: &quot;It's called anchoring, Bob.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Hilary Detmold (@HilaryDetmold) <a href="https://twitter.com/HilaryDetmold/status/571713725163548672">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey: You can get a lot more creative with coaches' rather than players' contracts. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Hilary Detmold (@HilaryDetmold) <a href="https://twitter.com/HilaryDetmold/status/571713915085824003">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey likes doing coach contracts because they are &quot;wide open.&quot; No salary cap, few limitations. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571713956584165376">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Both Daryl Morey and Bob Meyers say negotiating a coaching deal much easier than a player deal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/MYj2RxCRyv">https://t.co/MYj2RxCRyv</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571714151497785344">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arn Tellum explains DRose shoe deal... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/hX6b4vrYVv">https://t.co/hX6b4vrYVv</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571715525597921280">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tellem: An effective negotiator has to make sure not to miss an option. Ex: Injury clause for Derrick Rose's shoe deal w/ Adidas. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571715663179452418">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arn Tellem: The key to negotiating, especially endorsement deals, is to think through every possible scenario (e.g. injury). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571715679935574017">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arn Tellum says clause over injuries for Rose in shoe deal took weeks to reach <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/UjX8RQhJ2P">https://t.co/UjX8RQhJ2P</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571715928100098048">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arn Tellem says <a href="https://twitter.com/adidas">@adidas</a> contract w <a href="https://twitter.com/drose">@drose</a> has an injury clause they created linking sales to compensation to protect him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Warren K. Zola (@WarrenKZola) <a href="https://twitter.com/WarrenKZola/status/571716046324932608">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Before Derrick Rose EVER got hurt, Arn Tellem negotiated with adidas to make sure his compensation was directly tied to sales. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571716227346931712">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arn Tellem on key to negotiations: Know all your options. Literally, every single option you can think of-include them in a contract <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Lumin Sperling (@Lumin_S) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lumin_S/status/571716337371877376">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bob Myers: There are tiny details in a negotiation on which can hinge hundreds of millions of dollars. These don't get reported. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571716388626178048">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tellem wanted to give Rose protection against injury during the 15-year deal. Took 4-5 months to negotiate the clause. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571716685352321025">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;I do feel like we're still not very good at it.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets">@HoustonRockets</a> GM <a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a> on negotiations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Colin William Weaver (@candid_colin) <a href="https://twitter.com/candid_colin/status/571717085627355136">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey says time frame a huge factor in deal making... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/cBwtcQpJ7T">https://t.co/cBwtcQpJ7T</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571717215516561408">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a> : &quot;That coyote gave up after 5 tries at the roadrunner, when his sixth time might've worked. Negotiatiors keep trying.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matthew Glidden (@Number5TypeCard) <a href="https://twitter.com/Number5TypeCard/status/571718115354157056">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Warriors?src=hash">#Warriors</a> GM Bob Meyer jokes the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sixers?src=hash">#Sixers</a> don’t do guaranteed deals <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/status/571718297630199808">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey said after Yao Ming and Tracy McGardy they were desperate for talent... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571719171815415811">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey on thought process behind James Harden trade negotiations: &quot;We should just give them everything.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571719227549335552">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey: We had confidence to do the Harden deal because we had analyzed how he played without KD and Westbrook. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571719280653414402">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Every possible thing that isn't bolted down we should trade for Harden.&quot; -<a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a> on the <a href="https://twitter.com/JHarden13">@JHarden13</a> trade <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; cannabis czar (@evergreenswag) <a href="https://twitter.com/evergreenswag/status/571719306544881664">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey said he told ownership that they needed to trade everything that wasn't bolted down to get James Harden. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571719498161655810">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Analytics?src=hash">#Analytics</a> helps you take emotion out of negotiation. It gets you to focus on the goal of making a deal.&quot;-Arn Tellem <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571719924370051072">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a> hits on a recurring theme of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> - Data gives sports' decision-makers &quot;courage,&quot; and conviction in evaluation and strategy.</p>&mdash; Brendan McGuirk (@BrendanMcGuirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendanMcGuirk/status/571719924764295169">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bob Myers said teams have the same data - it's how they value data that's different <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a> <a href="https://t.co/78uIDMwep3">https://t.co/78uIDMwep3</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571720273126416385">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey: Analytics does not help in FA negotiation because neither side trusts the other side's data. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571720504702341120">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey says he has discussed w/ the league office the idea of making trades more &quot;conditional&quot; based on future player performance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571721363267948545">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>For example, Morey mentioned idea of adding future draft pick to trade based on whether or not a player met certain future criteria. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571721690465611779">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bob Myers: NBA GMs are more likely to do deals with people they know or have worked with in the past. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571721888466145281">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Question from audience: Morey &amp; Myers negotiation on Harden or Curry for MVP. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571723508369256450">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Panel has devolved into an NBA MVP discussion, with Morey arguing for Harden, Myers for Curry, and Tellem for Westbrook. Hilarity. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571723780004978688">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey: without Harden, we'd be nowhere. No one is doing what he is.

Myers: We have better record &amp; we beat the Rockets 4 times.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As Morey and Meyer debate whether Harden or Curry is MVP, Tellem butts in to say that Westbrook is better than them both. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/status/571723830131101697">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey and Bob Myers debating Harden vs. Curry MVP. Arn Tellem interjects: Russell Westbrook! &quot;Who would you pay to see?&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571723834119876608">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When asked if Harden or Curry is MVP, Morey says, “If you take James Harden off our team, and we’re nowhere.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash">#Rockets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/status/571724026189643776">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Take <a href="https://twitter.com/JHarden13">@JHarden13</a> off our team and we have nothing. We'd be nowhere. I like to bring up that deal whenever I can.&quot; -<a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ssac15?src=hash">#ssac15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571724506152214528">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey traded Kyle Lowry to Toronto; only wanted a high pick, so did a &quot;reverse protected&quot; deal: only get the pick if it's good. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571724640919265280">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey mentioned that the guys who came up with the &quot;reverse pick protection&quot; are now all running other teams. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571724908096593920">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morey: Toughest parts of negotiations to overcome: time pressure &amp; urge to stop when negotiation isn't working.</p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571718596944138241">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“The free agents only want to join if they think there is going to be a chance to win.” -Daryl Morey <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Laura Norén (@digitalFlaneuse) <a href="https://twitter.com/digitalFlaneuse/status/571718960422490112">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey calls trading for Nets’ Terrence Williams one of the “worst deals” he made as Rockets GM. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC2015?src=hash">#SSAC2015</a></p>&mdash; devin kharpertian (@uuords) <a href="https://twitter.com/uuords/status/571719111501332481">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In his usual self-depreciating way Morey says Harden deal was his best work also reveled guaranteed lottery pick was Houston's creation</p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571725383072157696">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Daryl Morey revisits James Harden deal... <a href="https://t.co/QK9gQZOOzA">https://t.co/QK9gQZOOzA</a></p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/571726081058840576">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hardest negotiations are sub-midlevel guys (over minimum but below $5m) and guys between $6-15m. Max and ML guys are easier. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571724938928889856">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arn Tellem: Half of the contracts in the NBA are non-negotiated. Cites rookie, minimum and max deals. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571725147473899522">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bob Myers: Defensive analytics/metrics are going to help role players get more money. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571725670235164672">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Myers: GMs and agents don't grade deals five minutes after it's signed; that conversation might happen four years later. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571726222641762304">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tellem: &quot;The key in effective negotiation is never make a threat. Just DO it.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571726548807630848">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arn Tellem: &quot;I never make a threat. The key is: just do it.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Ben Gaines (@benjamingaines) <a href="https://twitter.com/benjamingaines/status/571726566528446464">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;I'd like to leave us all with a thought to ponder for the rest of the conference: who made the <a href="https://twitter.com/JHarden13">@JHarden13</a> deal?&quot; -<a href="https://twitter.com/Prof_Malhotra">@Prof_Malhotra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571727050408640512">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Excited for the final panel of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/Burkie2020">@Burkie2020</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Andrea_Kremer">@Andrea_Kremer</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/NateSilver538">@NateSilver538</a>, Scott Pioli, and R.C. Buford <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/futureofthegame?src=hash">#futureofthegame</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571772474888749056">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Larry Brown thinks there is a wine-o out there with a perfect out of bounds play. So I learned curiosity.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/spurs">@spurs</a> GM Buford <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571774990502264832">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RC Buford: analytics is not a number. It is a process and a system of analysis. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Peter Ott (@PeterJOtt) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterJOtt/status/571775401732775937">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>R.C. Buford sounding exactly like what'd you'd expect from GM of best franchise. &quot;a process&quot; &quot;doesn't start or end with numbers&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Colin William Weaver (@candid_colin) <a href="https://twitter.com/candid_colin/status/571775525624012801">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;We don't view it as a number crunch. We view it as a process &amp; a system of analysis.&quot; -<a href="https://twitter.com/spurs">@spurs</a> GM R.C. Buford | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Kaitee Daley (@daleysports) <a href="https://twitter.com/daleysports/status/571775832642883584">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>For R.C. Buford &amp; Spurs, values come first. Performance do not affect where player rates in values. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Geoffrey Blosat (@GeoffTBlosat) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeoffTBlosat/status/571778439520358400">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Buford: team values trump all performance evaluation metrics. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571778437767143425">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Our first priority in selecting players is our values. Not performance.&quot; -<a href="https://twitter.com/spurs">@spurs</a> Buford <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/futureofthegame?src=hash">#futureofthegame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571778528645144576">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>R.C. Buford: We don't need to have choir boys, but we need to have players that fit into the values of our system <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Adam Lowenstein (@StatsAdam) <a href="https://twitter.com/StatsAdam/status/571778928089686016">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>One reason for increase of international players in NBA? R.C. Buford says U.S. development programs are lagging &quot;far behind.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571779432454725632">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>R.C. Buford: Not enough injury prevention (too much injury treatment) in US sports training as opposed to other countries' training <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Adam Lowenstein (@StatsAdam) <a href="https://twitter.com/StatsAdam/status/571779496917012480">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Buford: Injury prevention analysis of data is not at the point in which we can make conclusions yet. Hoping it can help NBA schedule <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Adam Lowenstein (@StatsAdam) <a href="https://twitter.com/StatsAdam/status/571782403703885824">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>R.C. Buford: &quot;Gambling in sports is here now... It is more of a risk behind closed doors than it is in an open environment.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Adam Lowenstein (@StatsAdam) <a href="https://twitter.com/StatsAdam/status/571784687896662016">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RC Buford: There needs to be changes to the NBA draft lottery system, credit's Zarren's &quot;progressive approach&quot; to possible solution <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonGinsberg/status/571786413726957568">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>R.C. Buford on tanking: &quot;It’s a strategy that’s allowed within the rules... I don’t think it puts our game in a great light.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Matt Dollinger (@matt_dollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_dollinger/status/571786501232717825">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Alpha Award for Lifetime Achievement goes to R.C. Buford, GM <a href="https://twitter.com/spurs">@spurs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571792602766426113">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lifetime achievement award goes to
RC Buford GM Spurs congrats!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ykj5gqdUQF">pic.twitter.com/Ykj5gqdUQF</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571793079583305729">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Alpha Award for Best Analytics Organization: San Antonio Spurs. &quot;All in on analytics&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/spurs">@spurs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571793574750236672">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Best Analytics Org <a href="https://twitter.com/spurs">@spurs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/spursw2">@spursw2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSAC15?src=hash">#SSAC15</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ak8UEEzrsg">pic.twitter.com/Ak8UEEzrsg</a></p>&mdash; Sloan Sports Conf. (@SloanSportsConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/SloanSportsConf/status/571793787317575680">February 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Until next year...