Question

If discrimination led to lower pay for black basketball players then why didn’t an enterprising owner hire all blacks and make huge profits?

Answer 1

Research reflected that during mid 1980s discrimination led to lower pay for black basketball players. Enterprising owner pay lower amount to black players with the thought white players have large fan club compare to black players. Gradually the evidence of racial compensation, hiring and retention discrimination in the 1990s and early 2000s decreased compare to 1980s. During 1990s due to the marketing and popularity of its star players, most of whom are black, league has experienced tremendous success. Increased prevalence and success of black players with their widespread acceptance by fans discrimination has changed significantly and indeed may no longer exist in professional basketball.