Tim van Straten

Sports Editor

About

Tim van Straten joined Sports7 in 2021 from the world of sports radio, where he served as the program director of his local ESPN affiliate and co-hosted the afternoon drive show. Before stepping behind the microphone, he earned a B.S. in Sports Communication from Bradley University and interned for NBC Sports during the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Tim covers the NBA for Sports7; he loved hitting the hardwood himself, but realized that his playing window has since closed. He also appreciates how sports never take a day off, and, even during the offseason, interesting stories can appear out of nowhere. While his friends and family might not always appreciate it, Tim is an avid Twitter user.

Articles by Tim van Straten (51)

Brian Scalabrine, in a suit, sits next to Paul Pierce on the bench during the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA

Brian Scalabrine, an NBA Folk Legend, Blasts Amateurs Who Try to Challenge Him 1-on-1: ‘I May Suck for an NBA Player, but I Don't Suck Compared to You'

Brian Scalabrine may not have been the best NBA player. But he wants it known that if you try to play him, you're in for a bad time.

Tim van Straten • 02 Sep 2021