Billy King
Former President / General Manager
Philadelphia 76ers Basketball
Philadelphia, PA USA
“At the end of the day, you've got to believe in yourself, because if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.”
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By Roadtrip NationBilly King
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Went to Duke and was only thinking about playing pro basketball, didn't focus on major, career.
Worked for a TV station where he edited highlights, shot footage for ESPN.
Knew he wasn't happy and quit without anything else lined up.
Wasn't worried about what to do next, just knew he couldn't "do a job just to be doing it."
Bartended to fill the gap between jobs, kept bartending during his first foray into sports analysis.
Had a crazy schedule, flying all over the country to announce games, but was so happy.
Never aspired to manage a basketball team, just knew he wanted to be in sports, coaching or doing commentary on TV.
Can't imagine anything he'd rather be doing; likes to say he's "twerking," not working, because he enjoys his job so much.
Education
High School
Bachelor
Duke University
Duke University
Career
Former President / General Manager
I'm the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Sports
Accomplishing Goals
Interviewed By
Philadelphia - New York City
In Philadelphia, the Roadtrip Nation team climbs to the top of the clock tower at city hall to meet Andrew Lins, a conservation preserver working on restoring the Liberty Bell. Next up is an interview with Billy King, team president of the Philadelphia 76ers. After traveling to New York, they interview "Cousin" Jeff Johnson, a social and political activist with his own show on BET.
