Shams Charania on his journey from fan of the league to NBA insider
NBA insider Shams Charania was not always the news breaker he is today in the league. Long before he became a journalist, Charania grew up as a Chicago Bulls fan, following the franchise in the Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose era before pursuing a career in sports journalism.
As is so often the case in that line of work, he became less of a fan and more focused on the stories he covered as he pursued his career. Despite the common misconception that New York City or Los Angeles are necessary home bases to start a career in sports media, Shams chose to stay in his hometown of Chicago, finding it a perfect balance between the hustle of New York and the laid-back vibe of L.A.
The Athletic journalist sat down with the hosts of the “Through the Wire” podcast to break down his journey to one of the top names in sports media and more in a recent interview.
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