What Socials Should I Use to Connect with NBA Personnel?
Working in the NBA
Those looking for a job in the NBA will go to the ends of the earth to connect with NBA Personnel. I know this because… I was one of you. And I’ve witnessed you for the last 15+ years trying to get ahold of me and my colleagues.
Connecting with NBA Personnel is both challenging and… easy.
One of the things you likely wouldn’t expect is that most NBA Personnel are eager to help you. For those of us who didn’t play in the NBA or have a parent who worked in the NBA, we needed someone to take a chance on us, to answer a call or e-mail, and to help us out. And for that, often, you’ll find those same people willing to help you.
The key is in how you engage their help.
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Those looking for a job in the NBA will go to the ends of the earth to connect with NBA Personnel. I know this because… I was one of you. And I’ve witnessed you for the last 15+ years trying to get ahold of me and my colleagues.
Connecting with NBA Personnel is both challenging and… easy.
One of the things you likely wouldn’t expect is that most NBA Personnel are eager to help you. For those of us who didn’t play in the NBA or have a parent who worked in the NBA, we needed someone to take a chance on us, to answer a call or e-mail, and to help us out. And for that, often, you’ll find those same people willing to help you.
The key is in how you engage their help.
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E-Mail – Yes! This is a great way to reach out to NBA Personnel. How do you find their e-mail? (GITG101 Subscriber content below)
E-mails are easy because it gives us the opportunity to answer or not to answer. Don’t be offended if someone doesn’t answer, keep knocking because someone will. You don’t need everyone, you need someone.
LinkedIn – Yes! I didn’t set up a LinkedIn page until several years into my NBA career. But I quickly learned that it was the spot for professionals. I’ve made many connections through LinkedIn both up and down the chain. It’s become the primary place where I distribute my own content through GET IN THE GAME 101 and where I connect with young / future professionals.
Facebook – No. If NBA Personnel are on Facebook, it’s likely just to keep in touch with college and childhood friends. When I get a message on Facebook with someone trying to connect with me, I will likely just delete it. Or if I’m being super-friendly that day, I’ll give them my e-mail.
Instagram – Maybe. Sure, you can follow someone but I wouldn’t be sending DM’s. Instagram is also more of a personal space between friends although for some it can be more of an Influencer space. In that regard, yes, they are probably looking for followers. Just don’t carry expectations of an insta-relationship. Those who drop in the comments and DM’s looking for jobs will likely get blocked.
Twitter – Yes! Twitter is a great place to give a follow to those you are interested in connecting with. It is also a great place to engage with others via comments. It’s a better place to send a DM as Twitter is a more general than personal space.
As for TikTok, Snapchat, and all of the others… the same rules apply, use your best judgement. If it’s a personal page, decide whether to follow or not but that’s likely not a place they are looking to engage with you on. If they are promoting their basketball material / career, yes, it’s a great space to engage with them.
For example, I’m likely not engaging with those I don’t know on my personal handles but when I use the GITG101 handles, I’ll likely engage with anyone.
If you have any other questions or need any tips regarding this, just let us know!