Ben Pierson on Manchester’s NBA Bid, the Lions Rivalry & the Future of British Basketball

In Episode 16, Lions CEO Lenz Balan and Brian Bosche sit down with Ben Pierson, President of Manchester Basketball, for a powerful Front Office conversation about the future of the sport in the UK.

Together they break down the emerging Lions vs Manchester rivalry, Manchester’s ambitions for an NBA bid, and the positive impact that potential NBA Europe teams in both London and Manchester could have on the SLB and the wider British basketball ecosystem. Ben also discusses the importance of bringing British homegrown talent back to the UK, and the challenge of building a franchise from scratch following the league’s collapse in the summer of 2024.

A must-watch for anyone interested in the growth, direction, and potential of basketball in Britain.

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