Meet Our Staff

Jeff Sack – Senior Managing Editor, NBA Gab Division:

Former ESPN Radio Reporter Jeff Sack covered the NBA, the NFL and MLB for over a decade in Cleveland. Our goal at each of our NBA team sites is to be your number one source for articles, interviews and perspective of sports around the globe in the 21st Century. Jeff manages our flagship NBA site Slam Dunk Central, and wants to make the NBA Gab team sites your one stop source for all NBA information.

Stephen Rhodes – Reporter/Columnist:

Stephen Rhodes is a resident of Rancho Cordova, CA. a suburb of Sacramento, CA. despite this, he has been an Indiana Pacers fan since the 1970’s during the days of the ABA. He regrets not getting the opportunity to watch Pacers games at the new Conseco Fieldhouse and misses the atmosphere of the old (and demolished) Market Square Arena.

His love of the Indiana Pacers and the National Basketball Association, along with his unique take on the league and his favorite team, will make his blogs required reading and will also make Slam Dunk Central a “must-visit” NBA destination during and after the NBA regular season.

Gregory Dix – Columnist:

Gregory Dix lives outside of Philadelphia. He is a pharmacist so during his downtime he follows his true passion- writing for Slam Dunk Central! He just missed the era of Doc and Wilt. So as a lifelong 76ers fan you could understand his resentment of Harold Katz who NEVER surrounded Barkley with a legit chance to win a title. His frustration continued with the soap opera of Larry Brown and Allen Iverson. Etched in his mind is the classic quote of Allen Iverson “Its practice man, just practice, not a game, practice!” These experiences give Greg a unique perspective of what it takes to become a champion in the NBA.

Matt Loede – Reporter:

If you are familiar with Cleveland Sports, than you are familiar with Matt Loede. Loede, has been covering MLB, NFL, and the NBA, since the mid-nineties in Cleveland. Chances are if there is a professional sporting event going on in Cleveland, Loede is probably on some National Network reporting from it. Former Co-Host of the “Big Show” with Jeff Sack voted Cleveland’s Best Sports Talk Show. Loede is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of NFL GridIron Gab.

Paul Miller- Columnist/Reporter: 

Paul Miller is a 28-year-old television producer with an undefined love for the game of Basketball. When he is not hitting 3-point shots out on the court, Paul is talking or writing about his love for the game. Living in New York all his life, he is in no doubt one of the most passionate New York -Knick fans there is. Whether it’s watching the games live at Madison Square Garden, or at home on the television, Paul is never shy to give his two cents about the team. He will admit it’s been a tough ten years to be a Knicks fan, but hopes that better things (and players) are to come.

Mark Travis- Reporter/Columnist:

Mark is a 17-year old sports fanatic that started his own Sports website back in October of 2008. Mark has been a credentialed member of the media for several sports leagues and organizations. Mark’s main focus is the NBA, though he also covers MLB, NFL, and International events like the FIBA World Championships, the Olympics and the World Baseball Classic on his own site. We welcome Mark as part of the team here at Slam Dunk Central as he brings his knowledge and unique perspective to our readers.