Paige and David dad sit down with Dei Lynam, a Philadelphia sports broadcasting legend with a career that spans decades of NBA coverage, radio hosting, and groundbreaking moments for women in sports media. The daughter of former NBA coach Jim Lynam, Dei grew up courtside, literally,and turned that early exposure into an impressive career as a producer, anchor, and reporter for networks like Comcast SportsNet and NBA Entertainment. From covering Allen Iverson’s prime years to creating Emmy-winning content, Dei has seen it all.
Dei joins Paige and her dad to talk about her path from holding microphones in Trail Blazers huddles at 15 to becoming one of the most respected voices in Philadelphia sports. The trio dives into the evolution of sports broadcasting, the impact of social media on journalism, and what it takes to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry. Dei also shares candid reflections on growing up in a basketball family, navigating a male-dominated field, and her experiences with legends like Kobe Bryant and Yao Ming.
Episode Highlights:
- Growing up in a basketball family: How her father Jim Lynam’s coaching career shaped her love of sports.
- Breaking barriers: Dei’s journey as one of the few women in sports broadcasting in the ’80s and ’90s.
- Covering NBA icons: Personal stories about Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Charles Barkley.
- Behind the scenes at NBA Entertainment: Creating the “I Love This Game” campaign and earning an Emmy.
- Philly fandom: What makes Philadelphia sports culture so passionate and sometimes brutal.
- The rise of women’s basketball: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and the WNBA’s surge in popularity.
- Gambling and the game: Dei’s take on how betting has changed the landscape of professional sports.
- Staying relevant: How she adapted from TV to radio to social media, and what young broadcasters need to know.
- Her advice to aspiring journalists: Be prepared, be versatile, and most importantly listen.
Listen to this episode of Zoomers 2 Boomers for a thoughtful and entertaining conversation that bridges generations and perspectives through the lens of sports, culture, and connection.
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