Relentlessly ambitious and commercialized professional clubs recruit thousands of boys into intensive, four‑times‑a‑week training from the age of eight. Their development is of great importance for the clubs as well as their stakeholders. But why is this happening? Is it economically viable to invest in the training of young home-grown athletes, while time is pressing for good results?

A lot of speculation has been about which is the best NBA franchise to support. The team that plays the most attractive basketball, the team that has been the most successful lately or even in the past, or the one that your favorite athlete plays for? The above question can also be set under a different perspective : business. This research will focus on which is the most “economic” team for a fan to support.