How show-and-tell helps the 76ers

Once a month, the Philadelphia 76ers gather for breakfast in their training facility in Camden, N.J. They don't get together to talk basketball. In fact, they talk about anything but basketball, reports ESPN Magazine. Team members offer presentations of their choosing, covering topics as diverse as the life and habits of reptiles, the history of coffee, and even the nature of reality itself. The goal? To encourage organic conversation and forge a strong, cohesive team culture, both on and off the court. The move seems to be paying off, with the 76ers recently staging a remarkable 15-game winning streak, a team record.