I think the moneyball point is more relevant. Sports are an entertainment product, but the players aren't trying to entertain, they're trying to do some combination of winning and getting paid.

Moneyball gets them more winning, but it's less desired by the consumers.

Undisciplined

econ

Can careerism give rise to products with no natural market demand?

SimpleStacker

It’s like professional sports especially basketball 

Who benefits from a viral highlight? The person not the team and certainly not the coach or owner 

I suppose the fans benefit too

Launching unlimited three point shots is great for money ball but terrible for fans

