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NBATV’s Leigh Ellis on podcasting, the NBA Finals, and burner accounts

By Keith Parish

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 30: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers works out during the 2018 NBA Finals Media Day at ORACLE Arena on May 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the Finals tomorrow night. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 30: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers works out during the 2018 NBA Finals Media Day at ORACLE Arena on May 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the Finals tomorrow night. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Leigh Ellis loves his job. He has gone from having an unpaid basketball podcast to hosting NBATV’s hit show The Starters and being an onsite reporter for the NBA Finals, all while still podcasting. But he’s not going to complain even if the schedule is hectic. And he’s certainly not gonna complain about having to cover Golden State and Cleveland again.

Leigh joins the latest episode of Fastbreak Breakfast to talk about the Finals, how he developed his 3-point stroke, and whether or not he has a burner account on Twitter.

Also covered:

  • What is a typical work week like for him during the playoffs, with the daily television show, the two additional podcasts, and traveling to games?
  • Are their any unique storylines he’s looking forward to in this years Warriors and Cavaliers matchup?
  • Do The Starters have an agreed upon plan to always be nice to people even when they don’t feel like it?
  • Are their moments when they worry how players and teams may react to criticisms or jokes they make on air?
  • Is Leigh currently in the best basketball shape of his life?
  • How much of his travel per diem does he use on breakfast?

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Original music provided by Codaphonic and New Man.

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