Bobby Marks | ESPN Front Office Insider | Trade Talk, Childhood Dreams, and Career Climbs (EP.099)
In this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, new series host Riley Sager is joined by SBC Lead Instructor, Bobby Marks. Marks is ESPN’s NBA Front Office Insider and in his new role with SBC, Bobby is enhancing SBC’s existing offerings including the upcoming SBC Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in Las Vegas, developing his "2023 CBA Updates" video-on-demand course, hosting webinars, providing educational resources and more. In this episode, Riley and Bobby discuss: Bobby's role as Lead Instructor for SBC Coverage of the 2023-24 NBA Trade Deadline How Bobby got his start in the sports industry What being ESPN’s NBA Front Office Insider entails 2024 Business of Basketball Immersive Experience Bobby provides commentary across all ESPN platforms including television, radio, and digital media. He has been an integral part of covering the NBA Draft, trade deadline, and free agency since he was hired in 2017. [Read More]
NBA 2022-23 Luxury Tax Tracker
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Understanding the Value of Bird Rights
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2022 Mock Trade Deadline Complete Summary
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Examining the NBA’s $134M Salary Cap Projection for 2023-24
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