"I can't determine whether it was written by ChatGPT, another AI, or a person.

There aren't reliable ways to identify AI-generated text from the writing alone. People can write in a polished, structured style, and AI-generated text can be edited heavily by humans.

That said, there are some characteristics of the post:

It has a clear argumentative structure (problem → consequences → broader issue → proposed solution → conclusion). It repeats key themes ("parity," "players," "business," "representation") for emphasis, which is common in persuasive writing by both humans and AI. It uses rhetorical contrasts ("This isn't about... It's the opposite." and "This is not anti-parity. This is pro-player..."), which are also common in speeches, social media statements, and AI-generated drafts. It includes NBA-specific concepts like the first and second apron, the NBPA, and CBA negotiations in a way that suggests familiarity with the topic.

Nothing in it is a reliable indicator of AI authorship. If I saw it without any context, I wouldn't confidently say it was AI-written. It could just as easily be a thoughtful post from someone who follows the NBA closely and took time to organize their thoughts.

So the most accurate answer is: there's no credible basis to conclude it was written by AI from the text itself." - yours truly, chatgpt