From Athlete to NBA Executive: A Path Less Traveled | LeagueBiz Episode 2

From Athlete to NBA Executive: A Path Less Traveled | LeagueBiz Episode 2

0:00 – Intro
2:29 – Who is Pops Mensah-Bonsu
4:13 – Who is Cameron Patterson
5:47 – I Didn’t Want to be a Sports Agent
7:35 – White General Managers in a 95% Black League
10:50 – Black Players Being Kept Away from Front Office Positions
13:02 – Daily Challenges
16:32 – Receiving that Validation Call
23:19 – Day in the Life of a G League President and a Sports Agent
27:56 – How to Network
32:15 – Having 15 Operations After Injuries
33:37 – Taking Steps Towards your Basketball Passions
39:10 – Expanding the Game of Basketball

In this episode of League Biz, former NBA player and current New York Knicks executive Pops Mensah-Bonsu and NBPA certified agent Cameron Patterson share their unique paths through the business of basketball. They discuss the importance of betting on yourself, putting in the work, lack of represantation, and how their shared work ethic and love for the game have helped them succeed. Join us as we explore the business of hoops with these two visionaries who are making an impact and empowering the next generation of basketball professionals.

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