Danny Nowell
Copywriting, Social Strategy and Brand Building in Carrboro, NC
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Journalism: ESPN Truehoop

I wrote about the NBA for ESPN for several years, mostly covering the Portland Trail Blazers during their rise with Damian Lillard. These are a few stories I’m proud of.

A look at the 2013-14 Portland Trail Blazers, as  both the team and their hometown  were entering a new era.

A look at the 2013-14 Portland Trail Blazers, as both the team and their hometown were entering a new era.

After the Blazers defeated the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, I did some  reflecting  on what it meant for the franchise.

After the Blazers defeated the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, I did some reflecting on what it meant for the franchise.

A  profile  of Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts, whose journey took him from overseas basketball to pharmaceutical sales to NBA Coach of the Year candidate.

A profile of Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts, whose journey took him from overseas basketball to pharmaceutical sales to NBA Coach of the Year candidate.