In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we spoke with NBA TV Host, Chris Miles. Born and raised in New York, Chris was a member of the Rice High School basketball team, which won three New York State Class A titles in the 1990s. After graduating from Fairfield University in 2003, Chris went on to work at WDSU in New Orleans, WDBJ in Roanoke, the Columbus Sports Network, and WVVA in West Virginia. For almost a decade, Chris worked with NBC Sports Washington as a sports anchor and provided pregame/postgame coverage for the Washington Wizards.
In this episode, Chris and Marlena discuss:
- How Chris knew what he wanted to pursue as a career
- The audition process for NBA TV
- The importance of learning and being prepared
- What it takes to succeed as a broadcast host for a major sports network
Chris Miles holds 20 years of experience in the sports business and shares his remarkable story, taking listeners back to the discovery of his career at Fairfield University. Chris was also a guest speaker at the 2022 SBC Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in Las Vegas during the NBA2K23 Summer League.
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- Chris Miles shares his background and where his passion came from (3:25)
- Who were Chris’ role models while pursuing his career in college (6:00)
- The importance of having an experienced mentor (7:43)
- What was the process of landing a job with NBA TV (9:50)
- What the audition process was like for the role of NBA TV (13:00)
- A day in the life of a sports anchor and host (14:45)
- Does Chris ever fill in for hosts? (17:20)
- Chris’ TNT debut on February 4th for the HBCU Classics (19:30)
- What’s it like working with an NBA veteran like Isiah Thomas (20:15)
- How long did it take Chris to find his voice and feel comfortable in front of a camera (22:30)
- Learning overtime and on the job (25:07)
- Advice for listeners who want to work for a network (25:55)
- What resources does Chris wish he had when pursuing his career? (27:50)
- Chris shares his experiences at SBC and why it’s the place to be for those seeking a job in basketball (31:05)
- What it’s like working at the NBA Summer League (33:40)
- Chris shares some of his goals for the new year (35:40)
