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Drawing parallels across sports and age groups, the analyst reflects on the unpredictability of rising stars. Whether it's Tiger Woods revolutionizing golf equipment, LeBron James emerging as a new GOAT contender, or Caitlyn Clark reshaping the WNBA, the path from young promise to global icon is filled with surprises.
He emphasizes that sports leagues often aren't ready for these meteoric rises, which can lead to initial missteps but also opens doors for strategic growth and evolution. The lesson: perhaps all leagues need to be more proactive in nurturing their next stars rather than reacting to their breakthrough moments.