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Beyond the Bylines: Getting to Know the Nothin’ But Nets Team

By Sandy Mui

Nov 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) is seen on the floor during player introductions prior to action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) is seen on the floor during player introductions prior to action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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TJ Porreca

Favorite NBA team: Golden State Warriors

Favorite NBA player(s): Jason Richardson: #SlamDunkChampion

Player(s) you want to meet: Sean Kilpatrick

How did you become interested in NBA basketball?

I’ve been watching the NBA and going to Warriors games since 2000-2001. As I got older, I developed more interest in the league as a whole, as opposed to just the Warriors. I’ve followed the NBA for much of my life, and it has become one of my favorite sports over the last 15 years. Now, I watch the NBA not just from a fan standpoint, but from a journalistic standpoint as well.

If you’re pursuing sports journalism as a career, when did you realize this was what you wanted to do? If not, what is your career goal, and what drives you to cover sports?

I got started in sports journalism in 2013. I’ve always been a fan of multiple sports, and in 2013 when I started to think about which field I wanted to get into, I realized that sports journalism would be extremely fun. By being a sports journalist, I can combine my passion for sports with something else I truly enjoy, which is writing. I joined the FanSided Network earlier this year. Here on Nothin’ But Nets, I enjoy covering the Brooklyn Nets each day alongside my co-expert, Sandy, and the excellent contributors.

What is your favorite piece you’ve written for NBN? If you haven’t been here long enough, what is your favorite piece you’ve written for any publication?

Top 5 Point Guards in Nets History

Biggest Editor Pet Peeve: When I’m editing a slider and WordPress crashes. That makes me paranoid and stressed.