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Adam Lefkoe
Alma materSyracuse University
OccupationSports television host
Notable creditInside the NBA

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

Career

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From Philadelphia, Adam Lefkoe attended Syracuse University and later served as a sportscaster for WHAS-11inLouisville, 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]

References

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  1. ^ Himmelsbach, Adam (January 16, 2014). "Adam Asks | WHAS sportscaster Adam Lefkoe, who enjoyed his time in Louisville". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ a b 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.
  • ^ Kasabian, Paul. "Raiders News: Safety Johnathan Abram Out for Season with Shoulder Injury". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ "Simms and Lefkoe Live: Players That Set the Bar in Week 15". Bleacher Report. December 19, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ a b 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.
  • ^ Greene, Rob (February 14, 2024). "Jayson Tatum Will Make His Broadcasting Debut Saturday During All-Star Weekend". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  • ^ Weprin, Alex (January 24, 2024). "CNN Stuns Sports World With Unbylined NBA Scoop About Doc Rivers". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  • ^ McGovern, Connor (February 27, 2024). "Adam Lefkoe of NBA on TNT Talks Rockets Game Broadcasted on National TV". iHeartMedia. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  • ^ a b Gonzalez, John (May 10, 2021). "The Future of the NBA on TNT". The Ringer. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Jackson, Wilton (September 14, 2022). "Dwyane Wade to Leave TNT After Three Years, per Report". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ "CBS Sports and TNT Sports Announce 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Commentator Teams". NCAA. March 12, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  • ^ "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.
  • ^ "Hour 2 – Lost Rings, David Purdum, Adam Lefkoe". The Dan Patrick Show. Fox Sports Radio. April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024 – via iHeartMedia.
  • ^ Russillo, Ryen (April 9, 2024). "UConn Repeats, Zach Edey's NBA Future, Quitting the Bucks, and the Kentucky Job With Adam Lefkoe. Plus, Best and Worst Rookie QB Situations With Todd McShay". The Ringer. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  • ^ Palmer, Raheem (December 26, 2023). "Adam Lefkoe Gives His Best NBA Picks for 12/26". The Ringer. Retrieved May 24, 2024.

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