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Winning Culture, Winning Future: The Effects of Early-Career Success on Long-Run Performance

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  • Ivan Trestcov
  • Aizhamal Rakhmetova

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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.

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  • Ivan Trestcov & Aizhamal Rakhmetova, 2024. "Winning Culture, Winning Future: The Effects of Early-Career Success on Long-Run Performance," CERGE-EI Working Papers wp786, The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute, Prague.
    • Handle: RePEc:cer:papers:wp786
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    early-career success; NBA draft lottery; long-term performance; mentorship;
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