Today's Guest: Account Manager, Partnership Marketing at LA Clippers- Joe CarelloToday’s guest is someone whose journey through the sports industry reads like a masterclass in turning opportunity into momentum. A proud product of Syracuse, he graduated in 2020 with a degree in Sport Management and wasted no time diving headfirst into the world he knew he wanted to be part of.

From managing for one of college basketball’s most storied programs, to gaining NBA‑level experience with the LA Clippers.

After making the move to Los Angeles in 2021, he sharpened his commercial skill set in sales before returning to sports full‑time, rejoining the very Clippers partnerships team where he once interned. Today, he plays a key role in Partnership Marketing, managing day‑to‑day execution for several major corporate partners, crafting integrated strategies, and ensuring brands get real value from their association with the Clippers.

And if that wasn’t enough, he was on the front lines for one of the franchise’s biggest milestones—the opening of Intuit Dome in August 2024—helping partners activate in a brand‑new arena and bring fan‑facing experiences to life. Strategic, detail‑oriented, and deeply committed to elevating partnerships, he’s become a trusted connector between brands and one of the NBA’s most dynamic organizations.

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