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Derek Thompson on the American Sports Plutocracy, the NBA’s 2016 Black Swan Event, and the WNBA’s Growing Pains

Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 40m
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  • Derek Thompson discusses the American sports plutocracy and Mark Walter's Lakers sale.
  • They analyze the 2016 NBA cap spike and its financial implications.
  • The conversation concludes with theories on the WNBA's current growing pains.

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