Nothing but Net: NBA Global Expansion and Management Committee

Topic 1: Global Expansion and International Collaboration

Topic 2: Ethics, Governance, and Player Welfare

Background Guide

Welcome to the NBA Global Expansion and Management Committee. As the NBA continues to broaden its global reach, this committee is tasked with navigating the complexities of international markets and ethical management in the dynamic world of professional basketball. Delegates will represent various NBA stakeholders, including team owners, players’ associations, the executive office, international basketball federations, and media partners, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. Our discussions will focus on two critical areas: Global Expansion and International Collaboration, where delegates will strategize the NBA’s entry into new markets like Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, forge partnerships with international leagues, and develop culturally sensitive marketing strategies. The second area, Ethics, Governance, and Player Welfare, will address the formulation of policies that ensure player health and safety, fair compensation, diversity in management, and the ethical implications of media interactions. This committee offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of basketball on a global stage while ensuring the sport adheres to the highest standards of integrity and inclusivity. Join us in crafting policies that not only expand the game’s reach but also foster a safe and fair environment for all its stakeholders.

Co-chairs

Trisha Gulati and Bertie Azqueta

Bertie Azqueta is a first year student interested in majoring in Commerce with potential minors in American Government and History. He has done MUN throughout all four years of high school, running several committees at his school and is a current member of the UVA Model UN Travel Team. In his free time, he likes to play tennis, spend time outdoors, do the New York Times connections, and discuss electoral politics. Above all, he's excited to chair this committee and make the VAMUN experience the best it can be.

frn2nt@virginia.edu

Trisha Gulati is a Fourth year from Bangkok, Thailand majoring in computer science and statistics. In the past, she has served as a VAMUN and VICS secretariat member and the Secretary General for VIGMUN in IRO. She has also chaired previous VICS and VAMUN conferences and has served as a member of the travel team for the past 2 years. Outside of Model UN, she is president of an investing club FBIF, is the Vice President of the Thai Student Organization, the finance director for student council and is involved in other things such as Class Council and Lighting on the Lawn light show programming. Some of her other interests include watching soccer (Huge Tottenham Hotspurs Fan!), singing, tennis, and just going to cafes! She is excited to welcome everyone to Charlottesville!

rxy3ct@virginia.edu


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