Chris D'Orso: Orlando Magic Executive, What 37 Years in the NBA Taught Me

Step inside the business of the NBA with Chris D’Orso, Executive Vice President of Sales & Operations for the Orlando Magic, now entering his 37th season with the team. In this Edutainment Learning interview, students from around the world ask Chris how the Magic build fan experiences, grow community programs, navigate the sports business, and keep an NBA franchise thriving for nearly four decades.

Chris shares:

🏀 How NBA teams really operate behind the scenes

🏀 What it takes to build a 37-year career in professional sports

🏀 How the Magic cultivate world-class culture and fan engagement

🏀 His advice for students who dream of working in sports, entertainment, business, or media 🏀 The future of sports operations and what skills young people need to succeed

Whether you’re into basketball, business, leadership, or the stories behind your favorite teams, this conversation gives you a rare insider look into the real world of the NBA. Watch, learn, and drop a comment: What’s YOUR dream job in sports?

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