Název:
Winning culture, winning future: the effects of early-career success on long-run performance
Autoři:
Trestcov, Ivan ; Rakhmetova, Aizhamal Typ dokumentu: Výzkumné zprávy
Rok:
2024
Jazyk:
eng
Edice: CERGE-EI Working Paper Series, svazek: 786
Abstrakt: This paper investigates the influence of early-career environments on long-run performance. Utilizing quasi-randomness of the NBA Draft Lottery system, we isolate the impacts of initial team success, coaching experience, and the presence of a star player during a basketball player’s debut season. Our findings underscore the significant positive effects of early team wins and experienced coaches on future player performance. Surprisingly, playing alongside a star player in the first year does not show a strong influence. This study offers insights that extend beyond sports, emphasizing the lasting effects of early professional experience and mentorship on career trajectories.
Klíčová slova:
early-career success; long-term performance; NBA draft lottery