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Slip on your shoes, put on your tunes and get ready to twirl, because the big dance has arrivedand we’re going dancing, baby!‍By we, I mean, our beloved Shy-Day Wilson. After having such an impressive first year showing as ACC Freshman of the Year and pouring out one the best rookie seasons in Duke Blue Devil history, Shy has made it to the show where the world stops to witness the greatest spectacle in basketball – March Madness!‍

Believe it or not, tattoo culture in the NBA has really only been a thing for a little over a decade. Crazy to think, since expression through tattoos has become so entrenched in basketball culture, but it's true. In fact, fashion self-expression, art, all the things we know and look for in the NBA are relatively new to the league officially. In 2005 former commissioner David Stern enforced a strict dress code on NBA players. It was said to make the league more professional, and to "de-personify" but actually the opposite happened and since the dress code only applied on the court, the tunnel became a place where fashion and personal style was created (and some times went to die). ‍

The LeagueBiz train is picking up speed. All-aboard and welcome to episode 2, blog post 2. But in order for you to gain entrance to this prestigious conversation, you must check your pockets for your ticket. And that’s when you will realize that no such thing exists, and the only way for you to get in is if you continue spreading the word about Tidal League.