The Basketball Podcast

Episode 307: Anthony McClish, Ownership of Decisions, Relationship, and Organization Building

Feb 14, 2024

55:33

Guest: Anthony McClish, G-League Ignite General Manager

In this week’s basketball coaching conversation, G League Ignite general manager Anthony McClish joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on ownership of decisions, relationships, and organization building.

Anthony McClish is a distinguished basketball executive with a rich history of accomplishments within the industry. He is the current General Manager of the NBA G League Ignite, a role he began in 2022. Under his guidance, the team experienced significant growth and success, with McClish playing a central role in shaping strategic initiatives, refining player development programs, and fostering an environment conducive to achieving excellence both on and off the court.

Prior to his tenure with the G League Ignite, McClish served as the General Manager for the Stockton Kings. Within the Sacramento Kings organizations, he honed his expertise as a Basketball Operations Assistant at the Sacramento Kings where he gained invaluable insights into player management, team dynamics, and the intricacies of operational efficiency within a premier basketball franchise.

McClish started his professional career as an intern with basketball operations with the San Antonio Spurs. He has also served as a consultant with USA Basketball. He holds an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Breakdown

1:00 - Incredible Questions

3:30 - Being Confrontational

7:30 - Mentorship Model

10:00 - Organic Moments

12:00 - Team Building

15:00 - Building Geniune Relationships

18:00 - Ownership of Decisions

25:30 - Integrity

28:07 - 29:14 - Hoopsalytics Ad 1

29:14 - Nonlinear Development

31:00 - Life Skills