EPISODE · Feb 23, 2018 · 59 MIN
Episode 51: Eric Pincus | Bleacher Report & Basketball Insiders NBA “Capologist”
from Rich Take On Sports
Episode 51: Eric Pincus | Bleacher Report & Basketball Insiders NBA “Capologist” Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Eric Pincus Born in NY but moved to Los Angeles at 7-years old and his 2 uncles were die-hard NY Mets fans Baseball was his first love but played more football Loved sports as a kid because it was entertainment with unscripted drama Eventually gave up playing sports in high school to focus on being a DJ for various parties and functions Loved listening to Chick Hearns call Los Angeles Lakers games Eventually started writing for HoopsWorld.com which was fansite internet blog and then Swish Magazine Found his niche with how teams are built based on salary cap and collective bargaining deals and didn’t gravitate towards breaking news Enjoys being able to explain why trades happen Getting more comfortable in front of the camera with NBA TV and Kenny Smith has helped him be more confident First true player interview was with Chris Kaman of the Los Angeles Clippers Honored to be involved in Kobe Bryant’s movie Muse Words of Wisdom from Eric Pincus: “If you’re going to do something, do it well and don’t get into it if you’re not interested in doing it right.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Eric Pincus on Twitter: @EricPincus To Follow Eric Pincus on Instagram: @ericpincus To Learn More About Basketball Insiders: basketballinsiders.com To Learn More About Bleacher Report: bleacherreport.com To Learn More About Hollywood Hoops: HollywoodHoops Featured Image Photo Credit: NBA TV
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Episode 51 features Eric Pincus, NBA expert "Capologist" on NBA TV and contributor for Basketball Insiders. Eric shares his journey of how he became the lead writer covering the Los Angeles Lakers for Bleacher Report after starting an internet blog. While he didn't become an NBA reporter the traditional route, he still has gained a reputation as the one source for anything related to NBA salary cap & player contracts.
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