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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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The ETCs: Isiah Thomas

Last Updated: April 26, 2023
The Basketball Hall of Famer talks with KD and Eddie about his career, the Bad Boys, and his ever-expanding business portfolio on the latest episode of “The ETCs” podcast.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

Nobody wanted to play the Bad Boys.

As Michael Jordan began to take the NBA by storm, it was ultimately the Detroit Pistons that snatched the NBA torch from Magic’s Lakers and Larry’s Celtics, bullying their way to back-to-back championships. And leading the way was the team’s undisputed MVP: a kid from Chicago named Isiah Thomas.

But his career on the floor was just one piece of his Hall of Fame legacy.

On the latest episode of Boardroom’s “The ETCs” podcast, the 12-time NBA All-Star speaks with Kevin Durant and Eddie Gonzalez about serving as a coach, commentator, and executive, as well as his journey as an entrepreneur with Isiah International, the company that he founded in 1990 to manage a portfolio covering everything from cannabis to insurance to champagne.

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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.