Jovan Buha ON Life As A Los Angeles Lakers Reporter, Trying Out For the G-League & The Future of Sports Media

In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with Los Angeles Lakers reporter, Jovan Buha. Jovan graduated from USC in 2014, worked various jobs within ESPN, and then became a NBA reporter for the LA Clippers in 2018. A short 2 years later, Jovan found himself as a reporter for the LA Lakers. Through this role, he's had the opportunity to meet celebrities such as Dan Bilzerian & Migos and has been a guest on popular sports podcasts such as Bill Simmons & Chris Broussard.  

Please enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Jovan's background and introduction 

(1:47) What has been Jovan's most unbelievable experience

(3:41) Jovan's relationship with sports growing up

(6:28) Highschool basketball star Jovan Buha

(8:53) Jovan details his experience at ESPN

(12:56) The do's and don'ts of NBA reporting

(17:28) The fine art of the post game interview

(22:30) Jovan describes the responsibilities of a NBA reporter

(26:17) Is Jovan friends with any of the Lakers players?

(30:28) Jovan's favorite moment covering the Lakers & Kobe's last game

(34:42) Being on the court for LeBron's record breaking night

(37:07) Are NBA reporters allowed to be fans of the teams they cover

(41:04) Trying out for the G-League

(47:34) The future of sports media & player podcasts 

(52:34) What has Jovan learned from covering some of the highest performing athletes in the world?

(57:09) Jovan's life advice 

Connect with Jovan:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jovanbuha

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha

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