The Future of the NBL: Australia’s Basketball Ambition with CEO David Stevenson

Australia’s basketball is on the rise — and at the heart of it is David Stevenson, CEO of the National Basketball League (NBL). 🏀

With a career spanning some of the world’s biggest sporting organisations — from 17 years at Nike leading global markets, to senior leadership at the AFL where he helped launch the groundbreaking Gather Round — David now leads the NBL into its boldest era yet.

Under his leadership, the league has launched innovative formats like the Ignite Cup, explored expansion into Asia, and is about to make history by hosting the prestigious Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament for the first time outside Europe — bringing Panathinaikos and Partizan to Australian courts this September.

In this conversation, we explore:

The vision to make the NBL a global force.
How technology and innovation are transforming the fan experience.
The future of Australian basketball — from grassroots driveways to the world stage.

This isn’t just a story about basketball. It’s about leadership, ambition, and what it takes to build something bigger than yourself.

🎧 Whether you’re a sports fan, entrepreneur, or leader — this episode will inspire you to think bigger.

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