THE YODA OF THE NBA SALARY CAP WITH LARRY COON (EP. 006):
In today’s episode, we sat down with author of the Salary Cap FAQ at CBAFAQ.com and GM of Sports Business Classroom, Larry Coon.
In this episode we discuss:
- How he became the Yoda of the NBA Salary Cap
- What he’s learned being the General Manager of Sports Business Classroom
- How pursuing your passion can open unexpected doors
Larry Coon is a computer scientist and member of the IT leadership at the University of California, Irvine, but is known throughout the NBA as a leading authority on the NBA salary cap. He is a regular contributor to outlets such as ESPN.com and BasketballInsiders.com and makes regular media appearances including television (such as Spectrum SportsNet, ESPN’s Outside the Lines, and MSG Network), radio and podcasts. He has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, and Sports Illustrated.
He has taught computer science curriculum at California State University, Fullerton, and serves as the general manager and lead instructor for Sports Business Classroom and the Executive Session, as well as the program lead for the League Salary Cap major.
Connect with Larry Coon on: Twitter
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SHOW NOTES
- What was childhood like for Larry Coon? (3:15)
- How Larry created the CBA FAQ and compiled all the necessary information (8:53)
- Where Larry’s passion comes from (10:35)
- Suggestions on how to read and understand the CBA FAQ (17:53)
- How Larry Coon got involved in SBC (22:04)
- What Sports Business Classroom has to offer (24:00)
- What Larry has learned from the special guests who attend SBC (31:00)
- What are the most common questions SBC students ask you? (34:56)
- How much time did it take to create the CBA FAQ? (45:15)
- Planning Sports Business Classroom (46:03)
- What Larry’s media digest looks like (46:50)
- Thinking like a scientist (52:37)
- Larry’s favorite book suggestions (55:45)
- How to stand out as a student at SBC (59:30)
- Rapid fire questions (1:06:45)
- Advice for everyone who wants to break into the sports business world (1:08:42)
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