Ian Levy

Ian Levy

Joined: Feb 26, 2015

Ian Levy is creative editorial director for FanSided and helps direct coverage of the NBA, soccer and women’s sports. He’s been working at FanSided since 2015, working in numerous roles and on projects as diverse as the launch of Nylon Calculus, Fandoms of the Year, Fan Voices, FanSided FORE, Why We Play, The Whiteboard and more. Before joining FanSided, he wrote about the NBA for multiple outlets including FiveThirtyEight, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, VICE Sports, ESPN, Bleacher Report, The Sporting News and The Cauldron at Sports Illustrated.

Oct 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) talks with catcher Yainer Diaz (21) and third base Alex Bregman (2) during the eighth inning of game two of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Moonshot: Juan Soto timeline, middle-class spenders and free agency wild cards

Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers

The Whiteboard: Answering big questions for the Cavs, 76ers, Rockets and more

Nov 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) defends Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Isaac Okoro has become the perfect 5th man for the Cavaliers

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Nov 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) makes a three-point basket during the second quarter as Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) defends at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Where does James Harden rank among the greatest shooters of all time?

Washington Wizards v Memphis Grizzlies

The Whiteboard: Don't trust the Grizzlies defense just yet

Indiana Pacers v New Orleans Pelicans

The Whiteboard: Is Brandon Ingram selling himself to the Warriors, Heat or others?

2024 NBA Summer League - Los Angeles Lakers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs execute brilliant Bronny James troll job for visit by the Lakers

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

What picks do the Indiana Fever have in the 2025 WNBA Draft?

Oct 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Jayson Tatum wants you to know he fixed his jumpshot

Los Angeles Clippers v Portland Trail Blazers

25-under-25: Everything we got wrong on our 2024 ranking of the best young players in the NBA

Dec 2, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

25-under-25: The best of the rest for the 2024-25 NBA season

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Seven

25-under-25: How far can Tyrese Haliburton take the Indiana Pacers?

Orlando Magic v New Orleans Pelicans

25-under-25: Is Zion Williamson really ready for reinvention?

Oct 10, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

25-under-25: Dereck Lively's game is simple but perfect

Orlando Magic v Toronto Raptors

25-under-25: Jalen Suggs is the NBA's biggest try-hard