3 Things to do in the New Year to Land an NBA Internship
Getting a job in the NBA
There’s never a wrong time to be pursuing your NBA opportunity. But the New Year provides a time to set some goals and make some practical steps towards putting yourself in position to achieving your dream job.
1. Informational Interviews
Informational Interviews can be done at any time throughout the year but now is particularly a great time to do so. There is a slight breath in the NBA season. The holidays have passed and the Trade Deadline / All-Star break has yet to arrive. Take the opportunity to reach out to NBA / WNBA / G-League teams, specifically those who have roles you are interested in and simply ask them questions. Don’t ask for a job or internship but do acquire information regarding if / when those will be available in the summer.
2. Get Involved
If you are not currently associated with a basketball team / program / organization, get on it! When you are applying for an NBA internship, telling them you have a dream to work in basketball won’t cut it. Showing them that you already work in basketball will. You need to gather all of the experience and connections you can to set yourself up for the best opportunity moving forward.
If you are currently with a basketball team / program / organization, continue to work on your skillset while diversifying it if possible. If you’re in ops, can you learn some video? If you’re in video, can you help out with analytics? If you’re in player development, can you chart some X’s and O’s? Look for ways to make yourself more valuable.
3. Invest in Yourself
When seeking out a particular job, it is easy to get caught up in the pursuit. But in that pursuit, do not neglect yourself. I’d recommend against giving your 24/7 to anything. Continue pursuing your outside interests. Continue reading and developing yourself. Basketball teams aren’t looking for individuals who only talk / breathe basketball (we already know you can!). They’re looking for growth-minded problem solvers. When you land with a basketball team, they’re not going to be interested in your basketball knowledge at first but they will be interested in your ability to fix their computers, pick up their friends and family from the airport, watch their pets, carry on a conversation, know how to complete random tasks, have restaurant recommendations, know where the best coffee shop is, and more. Being a well-rounded individual will take you further than you realize.
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