Ep. 72: Jason Lloyd
Jason Lloyd is one of three beat reporters covering the Cleveland Cavaliers each day. Wherever they are, he is there as well writing the story of the day or an in-depth feature.\nThe Cavaliers, of course, are home to LeBron James, the best athlete in the world \u2014 meaning whatever James says will make headlines and be heavily consumed across a variety of platforms.\xa0After the Cavaliers\u2019 2016 NBA Title, coming back from a 3-1 deficit, Lloyd was compelled to write a book on the title and what it took to make it happen \u2013\xa0The Blueprint: LeBron James, Cleveland\u2019s Deliverance, and the Making of the Modern NBA.\nThis past offseason, Lloyd made a move of his own from a traditional media outlet (Akron Beacon Journal) to a hot startup (The Athletic).\nOn this podcast, Lloyd talked about his experience covering James and the Cavaliers, and his process to write the book.\nSubscribe to the Pacers Podcast\xa0on Apple Podcasts.\nI welcome your questions and comments @ScottAgness on Twitter\xa0or via email.\nTopics Discussed:\n\n* Covering three-time NBA Champion and 14-time All-Star LeBron James\n* James\u2019 activity on social media and on social issues\n* Moving to The Athletic and their different outlook on stories\n* Writing the book and how he managed to find time away from the beat