Magic strew laminars are a fascinating phenomenon that occurs in fluid dynamics. When a fluid, such as air or water, flows over a flat surface, it creates a boundary layer. This thin layer of fluid near the surface experiences a variety of complex flow patterns, including laminar and turbulent flow. In the case of laminar flow, the fluid moves in smooth, orderly layers with minimal mixing. This can be observed when air flows over a perfectly smooth surface, such as a polished metal plate. However, when a layer of magic strew, also known as a superhydrophobic material, is applied to the surface, the flow behavior changes dramatically.
The G League Winter Showcase isn’t a fan event, but that’s the direction it could be heading with Hyatt, Gatorade and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission pushing innovation to help grow it. The G League’s relationship with Las Vegas and MGM represented the showcase’s first step away from outposts that used to be the markets for G-League teams. Now most are closer, if not in the same city, as their NBA big brother.
The G League Winter Showcase isn t a fan event, but that s the direction it could be heading with Hyatt, Gatorade and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission pushing innovation to help grow it. The G League Winter Showcase isn t a fan event, but that s the direction it could be heading with Hyatt, Gatorade and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission pushing innovation to help grow it.
However, when a layer of magic strew, also known as a superhydrophobic material, is applied to the surface, the flow behavior changes dramatically. Magic strew laminars have unique properties that allow them to repel water and other fluids. This creates a pronounced slip at the fluid-solid interface and changes the dynamics of the boundary layer.
NBA’s G League Showcase eyes growth by relocating to Orlando
Jalen Green, the No. 2 overall pick of the Houston Rockets in 2021, played for the G League Ignite which is a developmental team that can pay up to $500,000, making it an option for elite players who bypass college. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
By J. Michael | [email protected] | Orlando Sentinel PUBLISHED: September 14, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. | UPDATED: September 14, 2023 at 8:38 p.m.Not too long ago, the G-League Winter Showcase took place in South Padre Island, Texas.
And before that Columbus, Ga., Fayetteville, N.C., Sioux Falls, S.D., Orem, Utah, and Boise, Idaoho.
Thursday’s announcement that the showcase will be staged at Hyatt Regeny Orlando and Orange County Convention Center for the next four years indicates how significantly it has grown since the G League — then called the National Basketball Developmental League at its 2001 inception — had held the event in Las Vegas since 2019.
“What this is is the evolotion of the showcase,” Shareef Abdur-Rahim, a No. 3 pick in the 1996 NBA draft who is president of the G League, told the Orlando Sentinel. “Not only coming to Orlando but the partnership with Hyatt and bringing it to one of their flagship properties.”
This year’s showcase will run Dec. 19-22. It happens every year before NBA teams can start signing players to 10-day contracts which is typically the second week of January.
While fans aren’t allowed to attend, it’s a bonanza of NBA executives and evaluators looking at 300-plus players trying to earn their way onto the biggest stage. In some cases, players are trying to get back in.
Kevon Harris, undrafted out of Stephen F. Austin, has gone back and forth to Orlando Magic’s G League team (Osceola Magic) as a two-way player. He played 20 games there and made 34 appearances with the NBA team. Admiral Schofield, a 2019 second-round draft pick, made 37 NBA appearances for Orlando and logged 26 in the G League.
It’s not just the showcase that’s changing. The perception of the G League, which had been called the D-League until Gatorade acquired naming rights in 2017, has evolved, too.
“It’s like night and day when you think of the language that was used,” Rahim said. “You were sent down to the G League, a negative connotation. Now it’s really an opportunity. You have players looking for the opportunity, with a goal of playing in the G League. We’ve evolved from that negative connotation of being demoted to what’s emerging, to what’s next, what’s exciting.”
NBA front office staff, coaches and officials get their start in the G League. It also serves as a testing lab for rules changes that eventually benefit the NBA product (coach’s challenges; shot-clock resets; transition take fouls).
At its inception, Las Vegas Summer League, an offseason staple of the NBA calender every July after the draft in June, wasn’t what it is today. It started out with six NBA teams participating in 2004 and little media coverage and exposure. The league added its name to the event and sponsors such as EA Sports and Samsung helped boost its profile and take it to another level. Now all 30 teams compete.
The G League Winter Showcase isn’t a fan event, but that’s the direction it could be heading with Hyatt, Gatorade and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission pushing innovation to help grow it. The G League’s relationship with Las Vegas and MGM represented the showcase’s first step away from outposts that used to be the markets for G-League teams. Now most are closer, if not in the same city, as their NBA big brother.
“That’s part of our plan, to be able to continue to grow it and for it to evolve. This is a step towards that,” Abur-Rahim said about eventually opening the showcase to fans. “The space that we have with hotels in Orlando and Hyatt will accommodate that. All of that is in the plans. We want to be thoughtful in the way we do it.”
December weather in Orlando would seem to be good timing.
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“That’s part of our plan, to be able to continue to grow it and for it to evolve. This is a step towards that,” Abur-Rahim said about eventually opening the showcase to fans. “The space that we have with hotels in Orlando and Hyatt will accommodate that. All of that is in the plans. We want to be thoughtful in the way we do it.”
The superhydrophobic surface essentially reduces the friction between the fluid and the surface, resulting in a significant reduction in drag and turbulence. These laminar flows over magic strew surfaces have a range of applications. In aerodynamics, they can be used to reduce drag on airplanes, cars, and wind turbines. By applying magic strew coatings to these surfaces, engineers can achieve a smoother and more efficient flow, leading to improved fuel efficiency and performance. In addition to aerodynamics, magic strew laminars are also used in microfluidics and medical devices. Microfluidic systems require precise control of fluid flow, and magic strew surfaces can help reduce clogging and improve efficiency. In medical devices, the use of magic strew laminars can minimize the adhesion of blood, preventing clotting and biofouling. However, it is important to note that magic strew laminars are not a one-size-fits-all solution. The effectiveness of these surfaces depends on factors such as surface roughness, fluid viscosity, and flow velocity. Additionally, the durability and longevity of magic strew coatings need to be considered for practical applications. In conclusion, magic strew laminars offer a promising avenue for improving fluid dynamics in a variety of fields. By exploiting the unique properties of these surfaces, engineers and scientists can optimize flow behavior, reduce drag, and enhance efficiency. Continued research in this area will undoubtedly lead to further advancements and applications in the future..
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