For Mike Trudell the dream of being involved in sports was evident early on. But which sport, what job, and what lifestyle didn't just appear on his desk...it came through understanding his own personal sense of self confidence and self worth.
Growing up in Minnesota Trudell became fascinated with what limited sports were on TV. "We didn't have cable but we had WGN," Trudell said. "Which had all the Cubs and all of the Chicago Bulls games, so I kind of fell in love watching Jordan in the Bulls in the 80s."
The curiosity of the sports industry only increased as Trudell found himself as a prominent soccer player with multiple collegiate offers. Once realizing the ceiling of his soccer potential, Trudell owned the fact that he could make a living in the sports media world.
He began to materialize his career and studied sports broadcasting and journalism at Northwestern. Prior to leaving college for the workforce, Trudell said he felt he had to keep pushing himself to get better everyday because he owed it to himself and any any future employer.
"This could be as a sports journalist, it could be as a plumber, it could be as a lawyer or a doctor it doesn't matter," said Trudell.
Well when a future employer such as the Lakers calls there is no room for hesitation. Trudell's work ethic carried over to the NBA and led him now to his up coming tenth season with the Lakers.
When looking back at the journey Trudell was pleased with the path he took and believes the opportunities didn't just magically appear.
"I'm glad that it worked out the way that it did," Trudell said. "But I'm also not really a believer in luck, I think that you make your own luck. And you can always take the initiative to change your direction each year."
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