Adam Lefkoe

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Adam Lefkoe
Alma mater Syracuse University
OccupationSports television host
Notable credit Inside the NBA

Adam Lefkoe is an American sports television personality, sportscaster, studio show host, and podcaster.

Career

From Philadelphia, Adam Lefkoe attended Syracuse University and later served as a sportscaster for WHAS-11 in Louisville, Kentucky. [1] [2] He then began working for the Turner-owned Bleacher Report in 2014. [2] While with Bleacher Report, Lefkoe reported on National Football League (NFL) news. [3] For Bleacher Report, Lefkoe co-hosted Simms and Lefkoe with former NFL quarterback Chris Simms. [4] [5] Of a Jewish background, Lefkoe invited Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen to the Jewish Sarge's Deli in New York City, for an episode of Simms and Lefkoe. [5]

He serves as a host on NBA on TNT's Inside the NBA studio show. [6] [7] [8] He hosts the Tuesday editions of the show, filling the role which Ernie Johnson is known for. [9] Former NBA players Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade, as well as WNBA player Candace Parker served as his on-air partners. [9] [10] Also for TNT, Lefkoe hosted studio coverage of the 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. [11]

In December 2023, Lefkoe began co-hosting The Big Podcast, hosted by former NBA player and his fellow Inside the NBA host, Shaquille O'Neal. [12] Lefkoe has appeared as a guest on various other sports podcasts, including The Dan Patrick Show and The Ryen Russillo Podcast. [13] [14] [15]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Tornoe, Rob (February 4, 2020). "Philly guy Adam Lefkoe debuts as host of TNT's new NBA show featuring Shaq and Dwyane Wade". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ Kasabian, Paul. "Raiders News: Safety Johnathan Abram Out for Season with Shoulder Injury". Bleacher Report . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Simms and Lefkoe Live: Players That Set the Bar in Week 15". Bleacher Report . December 19, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Friedman, Gabe (October 12, 2018). "Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen gets a crash course on Jewish culture". Jewish Telegraphic Agency . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
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  7. ↑ Weprin, Alex (January 24, 2024). "CNN Stuns Sports World With Unbylined NBA Scoop About Doc Rivers". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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  9. 1 2 Gonzalez, John (May 10, 2021). "The Future of the NBA on TNT". The Ringer . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ Jackson, Wilton (September 14, 2022). "Dwyane Wade to Leave TNT After Three Years, per Report". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ "CBS Sports and TNT Sports Announce 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Commentator Teams". NCAA. March 12, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Shaquille O'Neal Partners With Playmaker HQ To Launch All-New Podcast Network & Weekly Show" (Press release). PR Newswire. December 21, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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