Because of the daily social pursuits of the United States as a whole, it’s all too easy to forget why the Internet was dubbed the World Wide Web. Twitter has become a routine to most of us, keeping our fingers and phones on standby, ready to socially shout at a moment’s notice. In fact, the […]
The 2013-2014 NBA season isn’t over yet, but just like rebuilding, or “tanking”, teams we are looking forward to the future. The NBA seems to institute new technical innovations that change the scope of gameplay every so often and the next handful of seasons are no different. The league is continuing a trend of being more fan-friendly, easily accessible, and heavily active in social media. Although there are prototypes or projects of what could potentially be integrated, there are no definitive answers. That leaves a lot in the air as far as what could or should be integrated into the league. As the league continues to grow, the use of any of the following technical advancements will positively impact the...
As much as sports franchises market their players to appeal to fans, there’s much more to them than simply trying to drive ticket sales or TV ratings. Teams represent the very heartbeat of their respective city. Fans attach themselves to them insofar as looking for hope and inspiration. The glamorization of sports notwithstanding, this same […]
With the tech companies that Silicon Valley has produced it should be no surprise that the two franchises in the NBA that are closest to it, the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, are among the most tech savvy teams in sports. Recently, the Warriors added to their tech-friendly resume by launching a new partnership with […]
Ben McLemore and the Scaramento Kings have been heavy users of Google Glass during the 2013-14 NBA season. Google Glass has the potential to positively change the player-spectator relationship and expand the way the game of basketball is viewed. A view of the court from the perspective of fans, the mascot, trainers, announcers, or players offers the best insight into the action. From the eyes of a spectator as his drunken partner removes his shirt and shouts obscenities at the opposing team, to Reggie Miller and Kevin Harland joking about Craig Sager’s suit, to the entire team letting their star rookie lead the tunnel run, alone, there are endless possibilities of how Google Glass could increase the viewership of the...
