NBA Program: Administrative Decision Report - [University Name]

This report analyzes the administrative decision-making process within the NBA, specifically focusing on the 'one-and-one' rule concerning player eligibility. The report explores the rationale behind the rule, emphasizing the importance of education and the benefits of attending college before entering professional basketball. The author supports the commissioner's stance, highlighting the value of education in developing well-rounded players. The report also includes contrasting viewpoints from classmates, discussing the importance of talent versus education. The discussion includes the importance of education as a supplement to a player's talent to help them grow mentally and physically for the game. The report concludes by emphasizing the significance of education in providing players with a broader skill set that extends beyond their athletic abilities and promotes overall competence. The references include two academic sources that support the discussion on the topic.

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National Basketball Association Program: Administrative Decision
Among the issues that face the NBA Sports Program is the management of the
association human resources; more so the conformity of the players to the one-and -
one rule of the association. it is admittedly right that the players at the NBA
association are talent oriented and the one-and -one rule stating that an NBA player
can only be at least nineteen years of age bring about some discontentment or players
feeling like they are denied chances to play, rather (McGowan and Mahon, 2009)
The decision on the rule of cause has both bright and shiny sides. As a matter of
fact, a player at nineteen years is obviously out of high school; and going to college or
university. To my opinion, I think the rationale behind commissioner Silver is that,
before someone joins the NBA association as a professional basketball player, they
should have gone through at least high school education. I think this is very important
and a rational decision because, at high school, the players get trained, gain
confidence and also gain knowledge that would even make it easier for them to make
it at the association.
At high school level, a student gets exposure to so much; more than even the
basketball that they could be talented in.
Still holding upon my support for the one-and-one rule, most student with talents
join colleges and schools to be trained at school level even before joining the
association as professional. This has brought about the urge of pursuing education as
an additional to personal talent. Moreover, at the association, competition is stiff,
setting the pace of incorporating basketball with education is of great benefit in that

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an education will help the students grow mentally and physically fit for the game; by
the time they are nineteen, they will be grown enough for the battle at the basketball
court (Gonzalez et. al 2013).
Students’ Comments
Two of my classmates’ comments are as follows:
Lexie comments, “I support the Commissioner’s stand, education takes priority.”
My response,” I second you, without education, there won’t be competence in the
game.”
Sam comments,” I oppose the move. If I were the commissioner, I could focus on
talent because talent can provide for quality living even to those who are not
educated.”
My response, “Ever leader has his own leadership moves, but I would be a rival to
your moves. Education is important in every field.”
Classmates Response to the Administrative Decision
Opposed to my view are some of the students’ comments to the post where one of
my classmates says that if someone if talent oriented, they should be given the chance
and not waste time on going to school, gain knowledge they will apply nowhere in
life.
Another rational fellow holds upon the Commissioner saying the decision of great
impact because there are many basketball players who have other professions in
addition to the game.

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References
McGowan, R. and Mahon, J. (2009). Corporate social responsibility in professional
sports: An analysis of the NBA, NFL and MLB. Academy of Business Disciplines
journal,vol 5, 7-8.
Gonzalez, M., Rogowsk, J., Monalo, E. and Burgos, W. (2013). Performance
changes in NBA basketball players vary in starters vs nonstarters over a competitive
season. The journal of strength & conditions,vol 20, 12-13.