We’ve seen a recent trend towards active athletes taking a foray into the media world. No, they aren’t seeking to become journalists or change professions.<\/p>\n
Nor are they becoming talk show radio hosts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In other words, they aren’t seeking to take anyone’s job.<\/p>\n
Yet.<\/p>\n
They’ve been creating their own platforms, creating podcasts and growing them.<\/p>\n
They control and own the content, as opposed to being told topics to discuss.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Or which takes to have on said topics.<\/p>\n
Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant has legitimately formed his own media network, called Boardroom, which is encompasses a number of sectors, ranging from sports, media and even entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All told, this new wave has been coined “The New Media”.<\/p>\n
Golden State Warriors two-way forward Draymond Green has even gone so far as to record episodes of his signature podcast, The Draymond Green Show, almost immediately after games.<\/p>\n
Which has sparked criticism.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet has started his own podcast, titled Unguarded. He’s even had Durant on his show.\u00a0<\/p>\n
VanVleet is out with a torn ACL and has down time on his hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
(Even though he’s stated publicly that he wishes to return, only to seemingly walk that back a bit and simmer down expectations).<\/a><\/p>\n