Summary
Approximately ten years ago, Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder attempted to hire NBA reporter Brian Windhorst from ESPN to leverage his extensive network for competitive advantage. Presti views information as a critical asset, which motivated the Thunder’s interest in Windhorst, known for his deep connections within the basketball community. The Thunder have previously recruited other media personnel, including Sebastian Pruti from Grantland and Royce Young from ESPN, highlighting their strategy of securing valuable insights and analytics.
