From legends to legacy: the impact of fan influence on retiring athletes in premier league basketball
Assaf Lev,
Orr Levental,
Ilan Tamir
Abstract:IntroductionThis research examines the perceived age of Premier League basketball players as they near retirement, focusing on the complex interplay between players, fans, and the media in shaping perceptions of age and retirement. The study highlights the unique pressure on the basketball players to retire due to age-related expectations, rooted in the perception that athleticism is age dependent.MethodsThe research methodology applied in this study involved conducting semi-structured interviews with a sample… Show more
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