Dave’s Front Office

Jeff Schwartz is the top agent in the NBA and one of the top sports agents in the world. His Excel Sports Management team represents 180 clients and has negotiated contracts worth 4 billion dollars. In this episode of Dave's Front Office with Dave Wohl, Jeff shares his successful philosophy on advising and guiding athletes for their entire lives, not just their athletic … [Read more...] about Super Agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management

On the new "Dave's Front Office," Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts pays a visit to Dave Wohl. Rick is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame even though he never made a bucket or coached a game. Rick's NBA story began almost 50 years ago when he became a ball boy for the Seattle Sonics. He has been a pioneer in the marketing of the sport, conceiving … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts on his incredible career and personal journey

Racism is nothing new. In fact, previous generations of African Americans faced much more overt racism than we see today. Hall of Famers George Raveling & Wayne Embry have the receipts and they'll tell their stories. Both came of age in the 1950's and reached the pinnacle of success in the 1970's & '80's. Their success in not only overcoming discrimination, but rising to the … [Read more...] about From Discrimination to Empowerment: Part II with Wayne Embry & George Raveling on Dave’s Front Office

Doc Rivers and Dave Wohl have been friends and colleagues for decades. Dave was an assistant coach during Doc's first coaching job in Orlando, they won the 2008 NBA Championship together in Boston, and had great years with the Clippers when Doc was coach and Dave was general manager. In this revealing and intimate discussion, Doc shares his thoughts on how racism has shaped his … [Read more...] about 76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers discusses racism, societal change, leadership, and his new team

Last week in Part One of his conversation with Dave Wohl, Hall of Famer Jerry West discussed the current state of basketball, competition, and our society. He expressed his admiration for LeBron James and praised his former team, the Lakers. In this week's Part Two, Jerry looks back at his own career and some of his friends and contemporaries like Elgin Baylor, the late Tommy … [Read more...] about Jerry West Part II with Dave Wohl on Dave’s Front Office

Hall of Famer Jerry West, currently a consultant for the LA Clippers is the first guest on Dave's Front office with Dave Wohl. In Part I of this two part interview, Jerry discusses how the pandemic has affected all aspects of our society, including the way it affected the Clippers last season. Jerry also discusses the importance of players like LeBron James demonstrating … [Read more...] about Jerry West joins Dave Wohl on the first episode of Dave’s Front Office

“Dave’s Front Office” is hosted by former NBA player, coach, and general manager Dave Wohl, who has spent 50 years in pro basketball. “Dave’s Front Office” features high profile guests and some of the greatest minds in basketball. He will focus on team building, strategy, social issues, and simply “talking hoops.” … [Read more...] about Dave’s Front Office