Buddy Scott | Director of Salary Cap and Basketball Strategy for the Boston Celtics | Strategizing for Success on and off the Court (EP.113)
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the SBC Audio Experience! This week, Riley Sager sits down with Buddy Scott, Director of Salary Cap and Basketball Strategy for the Boston Celtics and proud VSL and SBC Alumni, to discuss his journey into the business side of basketball and the intricate world of salary cap management. In this episode, Buddy dives into: His path from VSL and SBC to the front office of the Boston Celtics. The complexities of NBA salary cap management and its role in building championship-caliber teams. Balancing financial strategy with basketball operations to achieve organizational goals. Advice for aspiring sports professionals looking to break into the NBA's business side. Gain a deeper understanding of how analytics, strategy, and creativity intersect to make key decisions for NBA teams and hear how Buddy’s expertise is helping the Celtics compete at the highest level. Follow SBC: [Read More]
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