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Pau Gasol Joins Overtime Elite Board of Directors

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Last Updated: October 25, 2022
The two-time NBA champ and three-time Olympic medalist takes his talents to the OTE board, joining fellow hoopers Jay Williams and Carmelo Anthony.

Overtime Elite, the innovative Atlanta-based pro basketball program for top players around the world aged 17 to 20, just added some serious star power. On Friday, the organization announced that six-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA champion, and three-time Olympic medalist Pau Gasol has joined OTE’s Board of Directors.

“When I walked through OTE Arena in April and met with the players, I saw up close the life-changing experiences that Overtime Elite is providing them,” Gasol said on the occasion. “I am honored that Dan and Zack have  asked me to join the board and I look forward to working with my fellow board members and OTE staff to  build, not only a world-class developmental league, but a basketball league that captures the imagination  of basketball fans all over the world.”

With Gasol’s arrival, Overtime Elite’s Board of Directors now includes Overtime executives Dan Porter (CEO/Co-founder),  Zack Weiner (President/Co-founder), and Farzeen Ghorashy (CFO), media personality and former NBA player Jay Williams, and future Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony.

Added Dan Porter on the heels of the news:

“We could not be more fortunate to have Pau join the OTE Board of Directors. Pau’s resume on and off the court speaks for itself, but his insight and hands-on  approach will be fundamental to the league’s growth and long-term success. We saw this firsthand when  Pau visited with our players and staff this past Spring in Atlanta.” 

Overtime Elite’s inaugural 2021-22 season wrapped in March, with it’s 2022-23 campaign set to tip in the fall. This summer, three OTE alums — Dominick Barlow, Jean Montero, and Jai Smith — signed with NBA teams.

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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
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.