

Steve Ballmer Talks NBA vs. Microsoft Differences, New Clippers Arena, NBA Growth & More | EP 25
5 snips Sep 11, 2023
Former CEO of Microsoft and owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, reveals insights into his early days at Microsoft and discusses how his leadership skills helped him with the Clippers. He shares the story of how he bought the Clippers and the challenges of being the Governor. They also discuss the current state of the NBA and its growth, as well as the evolution of the game and the importance of keeping it exciting for fans while balancing tradition and analytics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Deep Connection to Basketball and Summer Job in Seattle
02:44 • 10min
Overcoming Doubts and Challenges
12:38 • 3min
The Importance of Software and Hardware
15:14 • 29min
Luck, Hard Work, and a Smooth Shave with Manned Scape
43:53 • 2min
Managing Subscriptions and Finances with Rocket Money
45:50 • 4min
Fan Energy and Ownership
49:35 • 22min
The Evolution of the NBA
01:11:56 • 17min