Michael Taylor | NBA Executive | “Getting Up Shots ” | S7 EP 298

🏀 FROM DETROIT HOOPS DREAMS TO THE NBA LEAGUE OFFICE… THIS IS THE BLUEPRINT.

What does it really take to go from the city of Detroit to helping shape the future of the NBA? 👀
In this powerful episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we sit down with NBA executive Mike Taylor, Vice President of Team Marketing & Business Operations at the NBA, to unpack one of the most inspiring journeys in sports business today.

From dominating the court at legendary Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School to becoming a Hall of Fame athlete at West Virginia State University, Mike shares how basketball opened doors far beyond the game. But this episode goes deeper than sports. This is about relationships, resilience, timing, and preparation meeting opportunity.

🎙️ Mike shares:
🔥 Growing up in Detroit & the mentality being from the D
🔥 Playing overseas & learning the global business of basketball
🔥 NBA legend Steve Kerr helped him land his 1st opportunity w/ the Chicago Bulls
🔥 Working for his hometown Detroit Pistons and climbing the sports business ladder
🔥 Behind-the-scenes insight into the NBA league office
🔥 What really goes into NBA expansion conversations involving Las Vegas and Seattle 👀
🔥 The future of sports business, fan engagement, sponsorships, and revenue growth
🔥 Advice for young Black professionals trying to break into sports

If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports, building generational opportunities, or understanding how the business behind the billion-dollar game actually works… THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU.
This conversation is packed with gems for athletes, entrepreneurs, students, sports executives, content creators, and anyone trying to turn passion into purpose. Mike Taylor’s journey proves there’s no single path to success — but relationships, consistency, and preparation can change your life.

🚨 And yes… we also discuss what Las Vegas and Seattle could mean for the FUTURE of the NBA. Expansion talk is heating up, and Mike gives rare insight into the business side of what fans don’t usually hear.
💥 Whether you love basketball, sports business, leadership, or inspiring success stories, this is one episode you DO NOT want to miss.

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