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ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 7:15 pm
by Mr. E
http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/teamquiz15460547/which-nba-team-you

This is an entertaining read on that looks at four long-lasting cultures in today's NBA: the Rockets, Spurs, Lakers & Heat.

At its very core, every NBA organization is a workplace whose culture reflects what it values most. Those values inform just about everything an NBA franchise does, from its hiring practices to the adoption of new ideas. Over time, the sum of those values create a philosophy, a school of thought.

The league is a diverse ecosystem. Some franchises are buttoned up, while for others every day is casual Friday. Some thrive on collaboration, others are more hierarchical. There are franchises that make decisions with their guts where other organizations are strongly guided by data. And certain teams rely on structure, others like to keep it loose.

We've identified four strong cultures in the NBA that have endured for at least a decade: the San Antonio Spurs, the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. For many franchises, culture can shift from year to year, but not these guys. Their cultures are intentional, steeped in specific principles.


There is a quiz at the end. I haven't taken it yet.

Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 7:41 pm
by MaxRider
Result: You are a Houston Rocket!
WTF

Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 7:44 pm
by TMU
Great read and many hilarious points that are pretty spot on. As far as the quiz, it says I am a Miami Heat.
"You thrive in a buttoned-up environment where structure reigns, loyalty is rewarded, and people are serious about the work."

Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 7:49 pm
by MaxRider
TMU wrote:Great read and many hilarious points that are pretty spot on. As far as the quiz, it says I am a Miami Heat.
"You thrive in a buttoned-up environment where structure reigns, loyalty is rewarded, and people are serious about the work."


i pick loyalty for my boss but why i got Rockets really surprise me

Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 9:43 pm
by Mr. E
I got the Rockets.

I'm not surprised.

Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 9:50 pm
by MaxRider
Retake and still a Rocket WTF

Result: You are a Houston Rocket!
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Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 10:10 pm
by Mr. E
Embrace it, Max.

Search your feelings, you know it to be true.

Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Thu May 5, 2016 10:22 pm
by MaxRider
Mr. E wrote:Embrace it, Max.

Search your feelings, you know it to be true.


i want loyalty
how can i be a rockets when they don't have any?

Re: ESPN: Rockets/Spurs/Lakers/Heat - NBA Culture

Posted: Mon May 9, 2016 2:53 pm
by Nebula1
I am a Miami Heat