Inside an NBA Draft War Room

Working in the NBA

Is being in the War Room for the NBA Draft all it’s made out to be?

Yes, hell yes.

I remember when I was in college, working at the University, and going to basketball practices in my off time to writing scouting reports. I was learning how to break down film while simultaneously trying to find my way into the NBA.

That summer was the summer the Portland Trail Blazers had the #1 pick in the Oden / Durant draft.

All the ESPN cameras were locked in on the Trail Blazers War Room.

I remember watching in my apartment and thinking, “I’d do anything to be in that war room.”

One year later, I was.

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So how did I get there?

I always say that you need 3 things.

1. A skill set - I was learning how to break down game film

2. Experience - I was scouting for my local university

3. Likability - you have to meet people, build relationships and connections… and ultimately, have someone like you enough to hire you