Welcome to Sports-Ish with Elisa Hernandez. Elisa opens the show congratulating Nate Burleson, JClark the Jumper and the U.S. Men’s Basketball team on their recent accomplishments. (3:03) She flashes back to her Los Angeles Lakers hosting days and (4:27) her literal run-in with New York Nets super star Kevin Durant, who at the time was with the Golden State Warriors. (8:27) Elisa reveals how Kevin Durant was her first 1-on-1 interview in the sports industry as a professional, and how interning for the WNBA L.A. Sparks made that happen. (17:33) She goes on to share one of her favorite stories while working for the L.A. Sparks involving some sour patch kids, and how she was able to network with colleagues she is still friends with. (22:24) She closes out the podcast sharing one of her favorite Kobe Bryant quotes and what it means to her. Don’t miss out stream now! And stay tuned for a new episode every Tuesday!
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