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Inside the Making of 20 Years of Summer League | Scott, Gilmer & Denis Reflect on the Journey (EP. 124)
Episode 124
Friday, 2 May, 2025
In this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, alumni host Alex Cocoros sits down with Jonathan Scott, Michaela Gilmer, and Peter Denis, the creative team behind 20 Years of Summer League, a powerful documentary that celebrates the two-decade evolution of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.Jonathan Scott, a veteran coordinating producer with credits across the NBA, WNBA, NFL, PGA, and NASCAR, discusses how his diverse background shaped the documentary’s big-picture vision. Michaela Gilmer, a producer known for her work with the NBA, WNBA, and Unrivaled, shares what it’s like to bring high-energy storytelling to life behind the scenes. And Peter Denis, editor of The Inside Story, Shaq & Kobe, and NASCAR on TNT, reveals how he crafts emotionally resonant sports narratives that elevate the stories of athletes and events.In this episode, they dive into:The creative process behind capturing 20 years of NBA Summer League evolutionWhat made the Summer League Film Festival premiere a career-defining momentWhy strong relationships and multi-sport experience fuel great storytellingTips for breaking into the sports media industry and building a lasting career20 Years of Summer League is more than a documentary, it’s a tribute to the players, fans, and visionaries who turned a summer experiment into a global basketball institution. Tune in and be sure to check out their documentary on NBA TV!
