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The Hybrid Season

A Scheduling Reframe for the NBA, Its Partners, and Its Fans

An independent whitepaper proposing a structural upgrade to the NBA's regular season: what if the league reshuffled teams into intra-conference groups after the All-Star break turning February into playoff qualification and eliminating meaningless games? Written from the perspective of a developer and systems thinker, this project blends schedule logic, labor integrity, and fan narrative to reimagine late-season stakes without disrupting the 82 game model.

Sports StrategyLeague DesignCompetition StructureFan Engagement
Published: May 13, 2025
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Scott Jellen is a software engineer and systems thinker exploring how industries, platforms, and institutions evolve. His work spans independent whitepapers and strategic memos connecting software design to structural reform — from college sports to streaming, mobility, and national infrastructure.

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