Podcast appearances and mentions of Rich Kleiman

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the state of global tariff negotiations; he says talks are ongoing, but it's up to China to de-escalate. Secretary Bessent also warns that the Trump administration has an “escalation ladder” to climb, should it need more leverage in trade talks. Boardroom co-founder and CEO Rich Kleiman and MLB veteran pitcher CC Sabathia discuss the next era of baseball. The MLB is considering ways to better engage fans, including speeding up the pace of play. Plus, it's a home buyer's market, if they commit to deals, and Domino's Pizza reported a beat, thanks to international customers.  Scott Bessent - 15:44Rich Kleiman & CC Sabathia - 33:43 In this episode:Rich Kleiman, @richkleimanCC Sabathia, @CC_SabathiaBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Over the 2025 All-Star Weekend, Boardroom and Bose hosted an intimate conversation in San Francisco for an audience of business, entertainment and sports power players. The conversation, led by Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, was a deep dive into the intersection of sports, music and culture, driven by Carmelo Anthony, Quavo, and Bose CEO Jim Mollica - three individuals who know the space best. As a newly minted NBA Hall Of Fame inductee, Anthony's storied career gave him the ability to reflect on how much the business has changed to become more collaborative through the years, a sentiment that Mollica can agree with from a corporate perspective. Mollica shares how his team in the music space has committed to partnering with music lovers across several sectors, including the brand's partnership with Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards. Quavo, a Grammy-nominated music icon, also shared how many of his most popular hits and career moments are deeply reflective of the NBA culture he was raised on, showing again how the ties between all of these individuals remain intrinsically tied.

DOGE's cuts in Washington have begun; former Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney explains the costs of running the government, the friction between Congress and the White House, and Elon Musk's grand plan for efficiency. As we close in on the Super Bowl, CNBC's Contessa Brewer reports on the game day bets, and sports entrepreneur Rich Kleiman discusses the networking opportunities for NFL players on and off the field in New Orleans. Kleiman, Kevin Durant's longtime NBA agent, also weighs in on NBA trades. Plus, U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban DeepSeek on government devices. Mick Mulvaney - 18:24Rich Kleiman - 34:19 In this episode:Rich Kleiman, @richkleimanContessa Brewer, @contessabrewerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst discuss a recent social media post by Kevin Durant's manager, Rich Kleiman, criticizing the national sports media, as well as LeBron James's reaction. Kimberley A. Martin and Dan Orlovsky join the show to debate whether the Steelers are a top three team in the AFC. In addition, the crew discusses whether the Ravens have been underperforming lately. Lastly, things get heated in the studio over disagreements about whether or not former Giants QB Eli Manning should be considered a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Boardroom Talks, Rich Kleiman sits down with super producer Mike Will Made-It to explore his groundbreaking career. Mike breaks down how Atlanta's musical legacy influenced modern sound, why genre-blending is key to his success, and the powerful impact of artists like Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, and Future. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the role of Artificial Intelligence in music, the mystery behind streaming numbers, and how industry icon Jimmy Iovine shaped his approach to making hip hop accessible to the mainstream. Don't miss this candid conversation with one of the industry's most influential producers!

Marcus Spears is joined by 35 Ventures CEO Rich Kleiman to discuss the importance of building relationships, the intersection of business in sports, music, and entertainment, and what it means to be a successful businessperson. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wallo267, host of Million Dollaz Worth of Game and New York Times bestselling author of Armed With Good Intentions, didn't achieve success overnight. In this episode of Boardroom Talks, he sits down with Rich Kleiman to share the raw truth about relationships in prison, the unlikely characters he met, and the mental strength he developed during his decades behind bars. Wallo reveals how those lessons taught him everything he needed to know about marketing, building relationships, and growing a business. He also dives into his business partnership with Barstool and reflects on whether money truly solves life's biggest problems.

Moderator: Contessa Brewer Panelists: Gerry Cardinale, Rich Kleiman, Steve Pagliuca In recent years, the sports world has seen massive changes in ownership structures, portfolio approaches across leagues and geographies, control vs. minority, and the role of content in driving value. Hear from change agents Gerry Cardinale, Steve Pagliuca, and Rich Kleiman on their strategies, views, and lessons they've learned in the industry. This panel will highlight the changing nature of sports ownership and how each panelist has managed their investments. The panelists will discuss the ways in which the ownership of assets across different sports can generate competitive advantages. They will also dive into how franchises think about engaging fan bases both domestically and internationally, including the role of media networks and partnerships, as well as future trends in the global sports industry as they relate to ownership and sports content #SportsOwnership

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joins Rich Kleiman for an all new Boardroom Talks. This conversation dives into the early aughts of Armstrong's journey through the business world, a journey that led him from Bay Area Bitcoin meetups to the Silicon Valley staple Y-Combinator, a place where his idea for the future of cryptocurrency truly came to life. Armstrong stresses how the early stages of cryptocurreny, much like any new innovation, including Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, continues to be riddled with peaks and valleys, but that the utility will always be there for those who need it. Throughout the highs and inevitable volatility, of the bitcoin ecosystem, Armstrong discusses how he's striving to do good in the world, empower the younger consumer of cryptocurrency and foster an environment that helps people have autonomy over their money in the digital space.

Disney-owned ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox are launching a joint sports streaming platform this year, with each party owning a third of the newly formed company. Sports entrepreneur and Kevin Durant's long-time agent Rich Kleiman says he likes the media move, for sports and for athletes, although many factors–like the cost for consumers and the name of the venture–are still unknown. Plus, in his latest essay, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari is reading the economy's mixed signals. In his interview with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, he's calling the U.S. economy “remarkably resilient,” but he and his colleagues at the central bank are holding out for more positive economic data before making a decision to cut interest rates.  Neel Kashkari - 15:28Rich Kleiman -  29:02 In this episode:Rich Kleiman, @richkleimanNeel Kashkari, @neelkashkariJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Minnesota Timberwolves Superstar Anthony Edwards is Boardroom's December Cover star in light of his new signature shoe, the AE 1 with Adidas. Ant and his business partner Justin Holland join Rich Kleiman to discuss how he connected with the sport of basketball, committing to the University of Georgia to stay close to his family and being drafted to the Timberwolves. Later, they discuss how he compartmentalizes his play and his business, how he doesn't plan to act again, despite starring alongside Adam Sandler in “Hustle,” and how Kevin Durant inspired him to name sneakers after the people he loves.

In the latest Boardroom Cover Story, Rich Kleiman sits down with Yankees legend CC Sabathia and his wife, CAA Baseball Agent Amber. In this conversation, the trio discuss the responsibility they have to the game of baseball and its players, raising a son who is playing at a high, collegiate level, and the difficulty of breaking into large markets as a young player. Later, they'll discuss how much the trajectory of young players has changed to reward the wealthy, where Amber's career is headed next and whether or not they'll ever own their own MLB franchise.

In this episode of the Dealmakers' Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life and entrepreneurial journey of Paris Wallace. From a humble upbringing in section 8 housing to graduating from Harvard Business School, Paris' story is one of determination, resilience, and a deep-rooted passion for making a positive impact on the world. His latest venture, National Cycling League, has attracted funding from top-tier investors Kevin Durant, ESPN football analyst Desmond Howard, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, and Rich Kleiman's Boardroom Sports Holdings.

Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are back with another All The Smoke episode! This time, they welcome on Rich Kleiman, business partner and close friend of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. In this wide-ranging interview, Rich dives into how he first met KD and built their special relationship. He provides rare insight into the formation of the Hampton 5 and Kevin's controversial move to the Warriors. Rich also discusses growing up in New York City and his journey into the sports business world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Boardroom, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's premier media brand covering the business of sports, music and entertainment, teamed up to produce Game Plan. From what drives the modern-day sports fan to emerging opportunities in teams and leagues, CNBC goes courtside with the most influential leaders from across the sports landscape including athletes, owners, investors and innovators to break down their game plan for these rapidly evolving businesses. This event took place on July 25th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Featuring: Andrew Ross Sorkin, “Squawk Box” Co-Anchor Scott Wapner, “Fast Money Halftime Report” and “Closing Bell” Host Julia Boorstin, CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Boardroom, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's premier media brand covering the business of sports, music and entertainment, teamed up to produce Game Plan. From what drives the modern-day sports fan to emerging opportunities in teams and leagues, CNBC goes courtside with the most influential leaders from across the sports landscape including athletes, owners, investors and innovators to break down their game plan for these rapidly evolving businesses. This event took place on July 25th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Featuring: Andrew Ross Sorkin, “Squawk Box” Co-Anchor Scott Wapner, “Fast Money Halftime Report” and “Closing Bell” Host Julia Boorstin, CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent

Terence Crawford joins Rich Kleiman on the Out Of Office podcast to discuss how he never set out to be a pound for pound heavyweight champion, the boxing gym and community he's created in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska and why Crawford considers the business of boxing so corrupt. They also touch on the leadup to his landmark fight against Errol Spence Jr., getting Eminem to make a rare appearance, how he feels in control of his destiny and more.

Philly native and 76ers Co-Owner David Adelman sits with Rich Kleiman to discuss how he first entered the world of entrepreneurship at a young age, how he made his first investment with bat mitzvah money and why he considers himself "unemployable." The two also touch on his part in the thriving sports ecosystem in Philadelphia and which parts of being a sports owner are the toughest. 

In this week's episode we chat with Xavier Green, Co-founder and CTO of ScorePlay, the all in one media platform built for professional sports. ScorePlay is a media asset manager tailored for sports specific workflows. It connects the entire sports media ecosystem within an organisation- from the athletes and sponsors to every other relevant stakeholder through AI. Xavier talks about his early introduction to robotics, his passion for sports, business and entrepreneurship, and how that journey eventually led him to co-founding ScorePlay. ScorePlay works with 100+ sports organisations around the globe ranging from the MLS to the Premier League. ScorePlay's investors include 35V (the media and investment company founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman), Nicolas Julia (the CEO of Sorare) and Mario Götze. To learn more, visit https://www.scoreplay.io/ Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.

Max Ade is the co-founder and CEO of Pickleheads, the #1 online destination for pickleball. Pickleheads helps players find nearby courts and organize games. The company is backed by Ardent, Overline and Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's Boardroom Pickleball. Max previously founded and sold a freelance marketplace called Growth Collective. Pickleball has cemented itself as the fastest-growing participation sport in the US with 36.5 million people playing between August 2021 and August 2022. According to research from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, participation nearly doubled in 2022 increasing by 86% year-over-year, and by an astonishing 159% over three years. Learn more about the rapid growth of Pickleball: https://sportstechfeed.substack.com/p/participation-vs-consumption-or-why -- Subscribe to Sports Tech Feed, your source for sports technology insights, news, and analysis: https://sportstechfeed.substack.com/

Baltimore native Bay Frazier entered the NBA lexicon more than two decades ago as Carmelo Anthony's right hand man. In a rare interview with Rich Kleiman on Out Of Office, Frazier discusses meeting Melo as a kid and how they teamed up to create a business that spanned decades, his trajectory within the basketball business and how he's finally opening up his public persona in his new role as Head Of Basketball at Vayner Sports.

Nigel joins Rich Kleiman for a conversation about his unique career in BMX. Together they dive into the early years of Sylvester's career, including falling in love with bike riding after accidentally performing a life changing trick, how his uber-viral video shook up the industry and ignited his pro career including a multi-year deal with Nike at 18-years-old, the plethora of partnerships that followed, and much much more. 

Music entrepreneur Steve Rifkind joins Rich Kleiman to discuss how Mark Ronson played a part in bringing the duo together, his career evolution rooted in hip-hop with legendary acts like Wu-tang Clan, meeting Fat Joe and Big Pun despite hesitation from outsiders and much more.

You'll hear me say it in the intro, but wow. This was a heck of a discussion. John Andrew Entwistle is the Founder and CEO of a company called Wander. In a very short amount of time, Wander has exploded on the scene for vacation rentals. They're approach: verticalize the entire business. When I say the entire business—I mean everything! The tech, the management, property selection, the marketing, and oh the brand. Wander has masterfully build an incredible community around their brand of high-end, luxury smart homes that serve as vacation rentals. There's more to the business than I can write for this intro so hit play to hear what John Andrew has to say about Wander.More about John Andrew and WanderWander is vertically integrating the vacation rental space, creating a radically better experience for travelers. Wander is the only network of smart homes built for the future of work—there are currently 15 properties (more to launch in 2023) in stunning locations across the US. Everything from unlocking the door, turning on the lights, lighting the fireplace, and opening the Tesla in the garage (which each home is equipped with) can be controlled from the Wander mobile app. The company launched with a seed round led by Redpoint Ventures in 2021, and months later raised a Series A led by QED with participation from a16z, Fifthwall, Susa Ventures, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's Thirty Five Ventures, Packy McCormick, Sahil Bloom, and others.The co also recently launched their B2B product, Wander Teams, which allows employers to offer Wander credits/stays as a benefit. With Wander, working remotely becomes much easier: the workstations are comfortable, with adjustable desks and extra monitors; the WiFi is strong and reliable; and the kitchen and gyms are equipped so guests don't have to sacrifice their daily routines. Wander Teams is still in beta but will become a core part of the business as they ramp up.Wander recently secured a $100M credit line from Credit Suisse in November to turbocharge growth.John Andrew Entwistle is Founder and CEO of Wander. Previously John Andrew was Co-founder of Coder (exited) and a Thiel Fellow. Follow John Andrew on Twitter Follow Wander on Twitter Connect with John Andrew on LinkedIn Check out Wander

2X World Cup Champion Ashlyn Harris joins Rich Kleiman to talk about her new life post-soccer career, how there is still mountains to move in the fight for women's sports and beyond, the financial burdens of professional soccer stars, growing her family with her wife and former teammate Ali Krieger and how she plans to shake things up through her role as Global Creative Advisor with Gotham FC. 

Two-time champion and 17-year NBA vet Mike Miller joins Rich Kleiman to talk about his admiration for Michael Jordan growing up, what it means to be referred to as "sneaky athletic," his foray into coaching and his agency LIFT Sports Management. Miller also discuss how he's building a meaningful business in the agency world as he reps rising stars like the Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero. The two revisit the Miami 'Heatles' and his incredible run alongside LeBron James and their shared appreciation for Miami Heat General Manager Pat Riley and much more.

We're taking a look back at some highlights from our recent Innovation Festival. In this episode, Rich Kleiman, Kara Nortman, and Laura Miele discuss the crossroads of entertainment, tech, gaming, and the world of professional sports. This space has become fertile ground for experimentation. Tune in to hear how players, teams, and leagues are finding new ways to distribute content, engage viewers, and develop passionate fandoms.

Rich Kleiman is joined by longtime friend and current Global Editorial Director of GQ Will Welch to celebrate the 27th annual Men of the Year covers and so much more. This year's covers feature F1 Racer Max Verstappen, Brendan Fraser & Zoe Kravitz. Rich & Will go back to the early 2000s and reminisce about the cultural impact of The Fader, Will's tenure at GQ, and becoming Global Editorial Director & Editor in Chief. They dive into what GQ stands for in 2022, the continued conversation on new masculinity, the globalization of GQ & Men of the Year, athletes' impact on modern menswear, leading a global company in this era and so much more.

In this episode of Out of Office, Rich Kleiman is joined by Shaun White, the undisputed GOAT of snowboarding and founder of new active lifestyle brand Whitespace. Rich and Shaun dive in what it's been like being sponsored since the age of 7, his influences Tony Hawk & Jake Burton, the meaning behind launching his own brand and a chance encounter with design legend Virgil Abloh. They also discuss the mindset of the athlete-entrepreneur, going pro in both snowboarding & skateboarding, and much more.

In the Season 3 premiere of Out of Office, Rich Kleiman sits down to talk with Steven Victor, founder & CEO of Victor Victor Worldwide and SVP of A&R at Universal Music. In the wide-ranging conversation, they discuss how Victor got his start in the music industry, meeting and eventually managing Pusha T, and his decision to create his own label. They also discuss how Pop Smoke's music and legacy live on following his untimely death. Finally, they explore what's next for Victor and his Victor Victor Worldwide label and much more.

Rich Kleiman is an entrepreneur and investor. He has worked with NBA superstar Kevin Durant for nearly a decade, handling his foundation and Nike business, building media properties like the Boardroom, and managing a $200 million venture portfolio that includes early investments in companies like Postmates, Coinbase, and more.

Sarah Flynn is the Chief Marketing Officer at 35V and Boardroom. 35V is a multi-faceted media and investment company founded by NBA champion and MVP, Kevin Durant, and Rich Kleiman. In 2019, 35V launched Boardroom, a media network covering the business and culture of sports and entertainment. In this episode, Sarah not only takes us deeply behind-the-scenes of all that went into launching Boardroom and quickly scaling it, but what it really takes to start an athlete-centric brand that thrives. Before coming to 35V, Sarah worked in marketing and distribution for several indie record labels. After moving into the book publishing space, her sports career was launched when she began working for Roc Nation—the agency founded by Jay-Z. It was there that she met Kleiman and began working with Kevin Durant. In this episode, Sarah tells us: · How a “go with the flow” attitude has allowed her to pursue a multi-faceted career; · Why she approaches marketing from a talent-first perspective and what that means; · How the versatility of athletes necessitates athlete-centric media platforms; and · Advice for marketers and others in building trust with professional athletes Sarah also gives us great insight into 35V, including: · Its areas of business focus; · How it sources deal flow; and · What ultimately led to the creation of Boardroom As Boardroom quickly rises in popularity as a top-destination for content, you won't want to miss Sarah's discussion on: · The strategy the team employed to scale Boardroom; · How involved Kevin Durant is in the company; and · What it takes to grow a successful newsletter and why the hard work doing so is something creators should consider Get the Ruling Sports Newsletter: https://rulingsports.com/newsletter/ Follow Ruling Sports Instagram: www.Instagram.com/RulingSports Twitter: www.Twitter.com/RulingSports Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RulingSports LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/RulingSports TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@RulingSports

Major League Pickleball?! NBA star Kevin Durant and investor Rich Kleiman have purchased an MLP expansion team, and they're set to compete in 2023. The investing team shares the appeal of pickleball teams, the upside financial potential, and the upcoming NBA season. Overseas, the UK is managing yet another shift of power with Liz Truss's resignation, and here at home, Americans are gearing up for midterm elections. CNBC's Steve Liesman shares the results of his All-America Survey, which reveal the most pressing concerns for the American public across political affiliations. Plus, Tesla has reported quarterly results as mixed as the Wall Streeters watching the company. CNBC's Phil Lebeau explains the bull and bear case for Tesla and for Elon Musk.  In this episode:Leslie Picker, @LesliePickerSteve Liesman, @SteveLiesmanPhil Lebeau, @LebeaucarnewsJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!You may know him as 2-time NBA champion, back-to-back NBA Finals MVP, perennial All-Star and the newest member of the Brooklyn Nets, but did you know that Kevin Durant launched the Durant Company in 2016 with business partner Rich Kleiman. They have invested in 30+ companies like the delivery service Postmates and the micro-investing app Acorns, as well as created their own development and media firm, Thirty Five Media.Here are several isolated responses from an in-person conversation we had with KD when he was still with the Oklahoma City Thunder, at his Nike Summer Skills Academy in Washington, DC – back when I co-hosted the Hardwood Hustle. KD shared why his love for the game always comes first, the difference between playing on edge and playing with an edge and why being born with talent means nothing if you aren't willing to put in the work to develop it.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

We did it Joe. Kevin Durant is recommitted to the Brooklyn Nets. The Glue Guys look at the winners and losers of the Kevin Durant Indecision Saga: KD, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Joe Tsai, Sean Marks, Steve Nash, Rich Kleiman and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts For livestreams and video - check out the Glue Guys YouTube Page Theathletic.com/glueguys to get a special deal for a subscription to The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu sits with Rich Kleiman as Boardroom's August digital cover star. While her journey in professional sports began in 2020, it was not without a myriad of setbacks. Sabrina is candid about the challenges of her journey from college to the pros — including a historic final collegiate campaign cut short by Covid, technical difficulties on WNBA Draft night, her first season in the "Wubble" and struggles with injury. Ionesco shares some helpful in-game words from superstar Candace Parker, discusses whether she'll have her own signature shoe with Nike, and looks at what may lie on the road ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABOUT NYC POINT GODS PREMIERING FRIDAY JULY 29th AT 8PM AND PT ON SHOWTIMENYC POINT GODS Premieres Friday, July 29 @ 9PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME Directed By Sam EliadSubjects | Rafer Alston, Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson, Stephon Marbury, God Shammgod, Kenny Smith, Rod Strickland and Dwayne "Pearl" WashingtonSYNOPSIS: The gritty blight of New York City in the '80s revealed a cultural resilience, one that ultimately birthed East Coast hip-hop and inspired a style of play on the basketball court that endures today. The elegance of the city's elite point guards, molded by the packed streetball courts, unwritten rules of bruising pickup games, and the perseverance required to survive everyday life, has come to define an era of basketball and American culture. Their transcendent style is etched in the consciousness of all who have witnessed these prodigies. The New York City point gods' lasting impact on the game of basketball can be seen around the world, in virtually every league.The film features a who's who of point guard deities: Rafer Alston, Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson, Stephon Marbury, God Shammgod, Kenny Smith, Rod Strickland and Dwayne "Pearl" Washington. They brought theatrics, dizzying ball control, stylish misdirection, and a shake-and-bake game from the asphalt to the city's hallowed high school gyms and to the NBA, orchestrating successful offenses at every level. NYC POINT GODS explores not just how the city shaped these distinct players, but how these wunderkinds shaped and advanced the game under their watch, and whose impact continues to shape the game today.Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzzi0QDK-wKENNY ANDERSON BIOKenny "Chibbs" Anderson played his high school ball at Archbishop Malley HS. After a college career at Georgia Tech, he played point guard professionally from 1991 to 2006, mostly in the National Basketball Association.Anderson was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the second pick in the 1991 NBA Draft. He was the youngest player in the league at that time. He averaged seven points, two rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. In Anderson's second season he nearly doubled his point, rebound, and assist averages. In his third season, he averaged 18.8 ppg and 9.6 apg. Anderson and teammate Derrick Coleman represented the East squad in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game. He was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in 1996.Anderson has played for the Nets, Hornets (including both Charlotte and New Orleans franchises), Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics and the Indiana Pacers, and split a season for the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers.In 1998, Portland traded Anderson to the Toronto Raptors for Damon Stoudamire, but he refused to report to the team because he did not want to play in Canada. The Raptors traded him to the Celtics for Chauncey Billups.Anderson was released from Lithuania's Zalgiris Kaunas after the 2005-06 season.NYC POINT GODS ARTICLE FROM DEADLINE.COMShowtime has set a summer premiere date for NYC Point Gods, a feature-length documentary on the enduring impact of New York City point guards who honed their craft on the city's playgrounds and high school gyms in the 1980s and '90s.The pic from Showtime Documentary Films and Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's Boardroom tips off at 9 p.m. Friday, July 29, on the premium cable net.NYC Point Gods features a who's who of point guard deities: Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson, Stephon Marbury, Kenny Smith, Rod Strickland, Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, Rafer Alston and God Shammgod. They brought theatrics, dizzying ball control, stylish misdirection and a shake-and-bake game from the asphalt to the city's hallowed high school gyms and to the NBA, orchestrating successful offenses at every level.The pic features extensive interviews and rare footage of the point guards, plus prominent New York voices including Stephen A. Smith, Cam'ron, Fat Joe and college coaches Lou Carnesecca, Jim Boeheim and Rick Pitino.Said Durant, a two-time NBA champion and the league's 2014 MVP, "Everyone knows an NYC point guard when they see them, and the point gods of this film were instrumental in changing the game for everyone."Here's the official logline: "The gritty blight of New York City in the '80s revealed a cultural resilience, one that ultimately birthed East Coast hip-hop and inspired a style of play on the basketball court that endures today. The elegance of the city's elite point guards, molded by the packed streetball courts, unwritten rules of bruising pickup games, and the perseverance required to survive everyday life, has come to define an era of basketball and American culture. Their transcendent style is etched in the consciousness of all who have witnessed these prodigies. The New York City point gods' lasting impact on the game of basketball can be seen around the world, in virtually every league."NYC Point Gods is executive produced by Coodie and Chike (jeen-yuhs) for Showtime Sports Documentary Films and directed by Sam Eliad.

February 2017: Durant and Bill discuss KD's favorite thing about his 2017 team, 2017 LeBron-Barkley beef, James Harden's leap, Durant's rivalry with LeBron, and what Thunder teammate he misses the most. Then, Roc Nation Sports agent Rich Kleiman joins to talk about the 2012 Finals, "Waiters Island," and more. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kevin Durant Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Franchise star Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, his business manager Rich Kleiman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Nets general manager Sean Marks is working with Durant and Kleiman on finding a trade, Kleiman told ESPN. The Nets, however, are not buoyed to honoring any of Durant's preferred destinations and plan to make a deal that allows them the greatest return of assets, sources told ESPN. Durant made the trade request directly to Nets owner Joe Tsai on Thursday, sources told ESPN. As the Nets prepare to move one of the NBA's most valuable trade assets ever, the entire roster will available to discuss in deals, sources told ESPN. Teams have been calling on Durant, and the Nets certainly will look for a historic return on players and draft picks. source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34174171/kevin-durant-requests-trade-brookyn-nets-sources-say --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masseffect/support

Haley Rosen (@HaleyRosen), CEO & Founder of Just Women's Sports (@JustWSports) joins Sports Business Radio to discuss her growing media company whose investors include Billie Jean King, Joe Tsai, Hilary Knight, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman of 35 Ventures and Abby Wambach. Rosen also details the growth of women's sports and why investing in women's sports is a smart decision for sponsors, media companies and businesspeople. Just Women's Sports recently announced a $6 million in a funding round and is now valued at $36 million. Rosen is a former pro soccer player and walks us through her Founder's story as well. In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we recap Matt Fiztpatrick's U.S. Open win, Brooks Koepka's move to the LIV Tour, the Golden State Warriors NBA championship and Major League Soccer's big deal with Apple. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @UnderdogFantasy. Underdog Fantasy is the Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio and the fastest growing fantasy app ever released with investors that include Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Adam Schefter and Jared Goff. The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android. We've got a SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR. So download the app at underdogfantasy.com and then enter the promo code SBR to get up to $100 to play with.  Sports Business Radio is also brought you by @Rhone. Rhone makes the absolute highest quality, best fitting and most comfortable performance driven clothing for men. Rhone is offering a 15% discount to Sports Business Radio listeners when you enter the promo code SBR15 at checkout.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Griggs Productions (@GriggsProd) and powered by Malka Sports (@MalkaSports). #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #HaleyRosen #WomeninSports #Founder #CEO #Women #Golf #NBA #MLS #PGA #LIV #Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronnie Fieg is the founder and Creative Director of Kith and joins this week's Out Of Office podcast with Rich Kleiman from the Kith headquarters in Brooklyn. Fieg discusses growing up in Queens and how an early passion for fashion and culture shaped his outlook on his life and style. From a young age, Fieg said he learned to understand why people loved what they loved and the idea of that intrigued him even then. Fieg and Kleiman discuss how college wouldn't work for Fieg in the long run, the unconventional way he built the legendary brand, the intentional ways that he has expanded its footprint in the world of fashion, and what's next on the horizon for the streetwear giant.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pickup basketball legend and highly acclaimed actor Adam Sandler is no stranger to the NBA, as a lifelong New York Knicks fan and a courtside staple across the league. In this week's Out Of Office podcast, Sandler joins Rich Kleiman to discuss his new movie, Hustle, coming to Netflix June 8. In it, Sandler plays a down and out basketball scout who believes he's struck gold with a Spanish hooper he believes has the potential to be a star. Sandler and Kleiman talk about creating this new movie with NBA superstar LeBron James, how many NBA stars who take to film are one-take wonders, his own basketball aspirations, dribbling through New York City and why he has a love/hate relationship with some of his viral streetball moments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is an amazing conversation I had with Rich Kleiman on The Boardroom! We had an in-depth discussion on my career and how it started, how things have changed for me in the past 2 years since the launch of VeeFriends, why Web 1.0 and 3.0 we're crazier than Web 2.0, the "right-click and safe internet mindset", what I'm looking forward to you and much more! Enjoy! Let me know what you thought. For more info on the guest/host of this podcast: The Boardroom YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBoardroom Check out the full interview here: https://boardroom.tv/listen/out-of-office-veecon-gary-vaynerchuk/ Check out the full article here: https://boardroom.tv/gary-vee-veecon-2022/ Check out my new NFT project: veefriends.com Join the VeeFriends Discord: https://discord.gg/veefriends Tweet Me! @garyvee Text Me! 212-931-5731 My Newsletter: garyvee.com/newsletter

The inaugural Veecon conference took over Minnesota last weekend and in this episode of Out Of Office, Rich and Gianni discuss Rich's trip to Minnesota where he took the Veecon stage as a speaker before traveling to landmarks spaces in Minneapolis including a trip to Paisley Park with Spike Lee. Then, the podcast dives into a conversation with none other than Gary Vaynerchuk himself. Gary Vee has lived many lives as an entrepreneur, marketer, and social media dynamo -- physical lives, that is. Meanwhile, in the reality of the virtual, it may be that the 45-year-old is just beginning to hit his futurist stride as the world of Web3 grows in both relevance and resonance. This episode of the inaugural Boardroom cover story includes a wide-ranging conversation in which Vaynerchuk goes deep on how he's managed to be years ahead on technological trends, the popularity and promise of NFT platforms and his broader vision for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ebro In The Morning sits down with sports manager and businessman Rich Kleiman sits down to discuss on various topics in sports including the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and also discuss some of his investments and updates to The Boardroom!  SUMMER JAM TICKETS: HOT 97 Summer Jam Tickets, 2022 Concert Tour Dates | Ticketmaster LISTEN TO HOT 97's NEWEST PODCAST "TAP IN WITH TT" ON: Apple Podcasts -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-in-with-tt/id1618314923 Hot97.com -Tap In With TT | Hot97 Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d3104cc7-b28e-4e25-9884-5946219d0be6/tap-in-with-tt Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0a2g28v979wHIY0Vlnrjul?si=a91f5e2a4d254f6d See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Flynn, CMO at Thirty Five Ventures joins the show to talk about working with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman to build an investment and content brand, the role of the athlete voice in sports media, investing in Gotham FC and women's sports, candle-making and much more!

In today's episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton talks to Rich Kleiman, Founder of 35V / Boardroom and longtime manager of Kevin Durant, about his journey toward building a multi-faceted enterprise and how the creator economy goes beyond an individual by creating a brand.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Kleiman is a Sports Manager, Businessman, and Co-Founder of Thirty Five Ventures. Pivoting from a music management career into sports management and using every good connection he's made along the way to build much more, Kleiman explains not only the importance of networking but how you're definitely doing it wrong. From managing Mark Ronson to Kevin Durant to establishing business with Jay-Z, Kleiman seems untouchable when it comes to making lasting connections with people and getting in front of them in the first place. Wondering what it means to make an actual connection instead of just checking the boxes you think are necessary for networking? Not sure where to even start in reaching out to people? You might want to give this one a listen.Youtube Link to This EpisodeRich's Twitter -  https://mobile.twitter.com/richkleimanThirty-Five Ventures - https://www.thirtyfiveventures.com/The Boardroom - https://boardroom.tv/

Wes Moore is a United States Army veteran, author, entrepreneur, and producer who is now running for Governor of Maryland. He joins Rich Kleiman and Gianni Harrell in this week's Out Of Office podcast to talk about his upbringing, including dealing with the loss of his father as well as going off to military school and the trials, learning curves and ultimate accountability he faced. Moore reflects on his time at Oxford and how, later, his career in finance left him with a sense of obligation to serve his country. Moore draws from his combat experience to analyze what is currently happening in Ukraine. Lastly, Moore touches on how his life's work led him to become CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation and, ultimately, to his new path in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is with Dana White and Rich Kleiman. We discuss how Dana built the UFC, why Rich is so bullish on collectibles, the shift from pay-tv to streaming, and they even share a few epic stories about the most significant challenges they've faced in business. Enjoy!