key quote: "people tend to hire those most like themselves. Social connections lead to hiring decisions."

the 1% is not diverse at all. mostly old white guys with the old money. same goes for the coaches and gm circuit.
it's like a fraternity that is very hard to get in.

people that think it's only those that work the hardest and are the most qualified that rise to the top seriously have to wake up.

and it's not only race. it intersects with class as shown here:
http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/6777581/importance-athlete-background-making-nba