If you dream of becoming a big-time NBA insider, you might want to hear Shams Charania first.

Because while fans only see the tweets and TV hits, the man behind the phone screen is living a life that’s way less glamorous than it looks.

Charania, one of the most plugged-in names in basketball, recently gave fans a rare peek behind the curtain during his appearance on ESPN’s The Sports Reporters .

And let’s say, it’s not all courtside seats and insider scoops. It’s more like missed birthdays, ghosted group chats, and walking out on dinner dates to chase breaking news.

Shams Charania Opens Up About Sacrificing Personal Life

In a business where being first is everything, Charania admitted the issues he faced personally. “I’ve had to walk out on dates, a lot of social events,” he

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