In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with renowned NBA analyst, podcast host, and producer, Andrew Schlecht. He is best known as the producer of The Athletic’s NBA Show and co-host of the OKC Dream Team and Down to Dunk podcasts. Schlecht has been a prominent voice in the NBA community for over a decade, providing insightful analysis and commentary on the league’s most pressing issues.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Andrew got his start at the Athletic
- What Andrew would recommend to someone wanting to dive into the world of scouting
- Andrew’s inside takes on OKC
In addition to his podcasting work, Schlecht has also written for various sports media outlets, including The Athletic and SB Nation. His expertise and knowledge have earned him a loyal following among NBA fans. With his engaging personality and expertise, Schlecht has become a beloved figure in the NBA community, and his contributions to the sport are widely recognized and respected. Joins us today to talk about his day-to-day helping run a major sports media outlet, his journey to get here, and his love for the Thunder and NBA scouting.
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SHOW NOTES
- Introductions (3:15)
- What first made Andrew fall in love with basketball? (4:20)
- Andrew’s college experience (5:30)
- How did teaching high school and middle school students contribute to Andrew’s current role? (7:30)
- How Andrew got his start at the Athletic (10:00)
- Who decides what topics are discussed on his podcasts? (15:00)
- How Andrew puts the pieces together to create a great podcast (19:00)
- What Andrew is involved in outside of work (23:00)
- What would Andrew recommend to someone wanting to dive into the world of scouting? (24:15)
- Which way does Andrew see basketball moving in the future? (29:25)
- How tough is it to scout and what do you do to overcome your competition? (32:50)
- Which prospect is Andrew looking forward to this year? (36:48)
- How much of an impact have NBA teams made by giving more resources to their G-League teams? (40:00)
- What has separated OKC from the rest of the league? (44:10)
- Andrew’s OKC pick for the off-season (52:10)
- Who is Andrew’s all-time “GOAT” player? (53:10)
