Talking shop with ESPN Chicago’s Nick Friedell
So how did you come to your position as ESPN Chicago’s Bulls reporter, where have you worked previously?
The key for me was perseverance. When I was growing up all I wanted to do was become the play-by-play man for the Cubs. I went to Syracuse and they actually offer a play by play class. I took the class and I hated it — so I started writing more in school and decided I wanted to try and make it as a writer.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
What are you hearing on the Loul Deng trade rumor front?
Is Derrick Rose’s rehab on schedule or maybe even ahead of schedule? When do you think he’ll be back?
Everybody I’ve talked to says the rehab is right on track, maybe even ahead of schedule. I still don’t think Derrick comes back before February or March though.
Paul M. Banks is CEO of The Sports Bank.net, an official Google News site generating millions of unique visitors. He’s also a regular contributor to Chicago Now, Chicago Tribune.com, Fox Sports, MSN, Walter Football and Yardbarker
A Fulbright scholar and MBA, Banks has appeared on live radio all over the world; and he’s a member of the Football Writers Association of America, U.S. Basketball Writers Association, and Society of Professional Journalists. The President of the United States follows him on Twitter (@Paul_M_BanksTSB) You should too
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