Research Article

The Development of Talent in Sports: A Dynamic Network Approach

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Trajectories of performance accomplishments for Sidney Crosby and Lionel Messi. Graph (a) corresponds with Crosby’s actual trajectory of goals scored for in the NHL per year, and graph (c) with a simulated trajectory; graph (b) corresponds with Messi’s actual trajectory of goals scored for FC Barcelona per year, and graph (d) with a simulated trajectory. In graphs (b) and (d), one year corresponds to 20 simulation steps.
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