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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).

Boardroom’s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS’ Philadelphia Union.

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Out of Office: Adam Sandler

Last Updated: April 26, 2023
The iconic actor and comedian joins Rich Kleiman on the “Out of Office” podcast to discuss his die-hard hoop fandom, working with LeBron James, and his new movie Hustle.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

Adam Sandler is an all-timer when it comes to the sacred art of the pickup game. And yes, he’s found the time between runs to make a couple of movies, too.

On the latest episode of Boardroom’s “Out of Office” podcast, the four-time Emmy-nominated actor and three-time Grammy-nominated comedian sits down with Rich Kleiman to talk all things hoops — including his new movie, Hustle, in which he portrays a struggling basketball scout that might just have discovered the next superstar (who happens to be portrayed by real-life Utah Jazz big man Juancho Hernangomez).

Hustle premieres in select theaters on June 3 and on Netflix on June 8.

Other topics on today’s episode of “Out of Office” include:

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Sam Dunn

Sam Dunn is the Managing Editor of Boardroom. Before joining the team, he was an editor and multimedia talent for several sports and culture verticals at Minute Media and an editor, reporter, and site manager at SB Nation. A specialist in content strategy, copywriting, and SEO, he has additionally worked as a digital consultant in the corporate services, retail, and tech industries. He cannot be expected to be impartial on any matter regarding the Florida Gators or Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter @RealFakeSamDunn.

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Sam Dunn
Sam Dunn
Sam Dunn is the Managing Editor of Boardroom. Before joining the team, he was an editor and multimedia talent for several sports and culture verticals at Minute Media and an editor, reporter, and site manager at SB Nation. A specialist in content strategy, copywriting, and SEO, he has additionally worked as a digital consultant in the corporate services, retail, and tech industries. He cannot be expected to be impartial on any matter regarding the Florida Gators or Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter @RealFakeSamDunn.