Lucrative TV deals made with Turner Sports’ TNT and Disney’s ESPN may not have been possible without. lView more sharing optionsShare on LinkedInShare on PinterestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseSimon AustinFriday 14 April 2017 10. Hard-core fans love making the case for their favorite players to get national team time. But does playing basketball at a relentless intensity lead to injury.