Original title: Winning culture, winning future: the effects of early-career success on long-run performance
Authors: Trestcov, Ivan ; Rakhmetova, Aizhamal
Document type: Research reports
Year: 2024
Language: eng
Series: CERGE-EI Working Paper Series, volume: 786
Abstract: 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.
Keywords: early-career success; long-term performance; NBA draft lottery

Institution: Economics Institute AS ČR (web)
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External URL: https://www.cerge-ei.cz/pdf/wp/Wp786.pdf
Original record: https://hdl.handle.net/11104/0355701

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