In this episode, host Riley Sager sits down with Steven Alves, Sports Business Classroom Instructor and NBA Front Office Insider Consultant. Steven currently serves as Player Personnel and Video Coordinator for the Birmingham Squadron, the NBA G League affiliate team of the New Orleans Pelicans. Certified in NBA Scouting and General Management, Steven is skilled in Analytical Skills and Statistical Data Analysis with a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from California State University, Long Beach.
In this episode, Riley and Steven discuss:
- Steven’s initial fascination with sports
- The NBA Scouting Certification Program
- Where Steven’s motivation comes from
- Steven’s pivotal role at SBC
Tune in to discover Steven’s insights on NBA certification, favorite players, and the nuances of game analysis. Steven shares valuable advice for aspiring sports professionals and expresses his excitement for the upcoming 2024 SBC Business of Basketball Immersive Experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about the business of sports and is eager to break into the industry.
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- What is Steven’s involvement with the Sports Business Classroom (1:30)
- What drew Steven to the world of sports (2:25)
- Did Steven always know he wanted to work in the basketball industry (4:00)
- What were Steven’s initial thoughts when he was first exposed to scouting and analytics (6:20)
- What was Steven’s favorite game to re-watch? Who were his favorite players when growing up? (8:05)
- Steven talks about his NBA certification in scouting (11:45)
- What was the key component that Steven learned from the NBA Scouting certification course? (13:30)
- What was one thing that Steven learned from Mark (14:27)
- What is Steven’s routine for his work schedule (20:20)
- What catches Steven’s attention when completing game reports and thinking about the salary cap (25:20)
- What would Steven say is the biggest misconception about scouting and his job (27:20)
- What would Steven say to the person who is overwhelmed or intimidated to follow his line of work (29:30)
- Where does Steven’s motivation come from? (31:05)
- Is there something about Kobe Bryant that remains a constant reminder in Steven’s life (36:40)
- What is something you learned through sports, but now applies to your personal life? (40:40)
- What advice does Steven have for someone who wants to break into the sports industry (43:30)
- What is Steven most excited about for the 2024 SBC Immersive Experience (46:40)
- When talking about self-reflection, Steven shares what he’s most proud of (49:00)
