NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern on Sports Rights and Jay-Z NFL Deal

The transcript discusses the merger of CBS and Viacom and its impact on sports rights, highlighting the increasing value of sports franchises and the role of media rights. It explores the influence of tech giants like Amazon and Facebook on sports rights bidding. The conversation shifts to data ownership in sports, the growing power of individual players, and the role of social media. The discussion also covers the shift towards stakeholder capitalism and the NFL's collaboration with Jay-Z to address social justice issues.

What are the implications of CBS and Viacom merging for the sports industry?

How have sports franchise values changed over the past few decades?

What factors contribute to the rising value of sports rights?

Discuss the role of individual players in shaping the dynamics of sports rights negotiations.

In what ways are technology and social media impacting player visibility and marketability?

What is the significance of stakeholder capitalism in the context of sports organizations?

How does Jay-Z's involvement with the NFL reflect broader trends in sports and social justice?