Christopher Nelson
About Christopher Nelson
Christopher Nelson is the Court and Team Assistants Manager at the NBA Summer League and currently works in various roles related to athletic equipment and court management in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Title
Christopher Nelson currently holds the position of Court and Team Assistants Manager at NBASL. He manages responsibilities such as the coordination of ball boys during tournaments and oversees the safety and readiness of the court to prevent athlete injuries during gameplay.
Current Roles
Christopher Nelson is involved in multiple roles concurrently. At the Mountain West Conference, he works in court management since 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also serves as the Assistant Director of Athletic Equipment at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas since 2017. Additionally, he is the Assistant to the Equipment Manager for USA Basketball (Mini Camp) since 2015 and holds his primary role as Court and Team Assistants Manager at NBASL since 2015, all based in Las Vegas.
Past Experience
Nelson has accumulated varied experience from several roles. He worked at the Detroit Pistons as an Equipment Intern from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was involved in Operations & Equipment at Coach Tim Grgurich Basketball Camp in 2015. His earlier roles include internships and positions in hospitality at Mon Ami Gabi, Paris Hotel & Casino in 2014, and Nine Steakhouse as BCP and Barback from 2012 to 2014. He also worked at the NBA Summer League from 2012 to 2014 as a Team Assistant.
Education and Academic Background
Christopher Nelson studied at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from 2010 to 2015. Prior to this, he attended Buford City High School from 2006 to 2010.
Specialized Skills and Responsibilities
Nelson ensures the integration and functionality of ShotTracker devices for both practices and games. His responsibilities also include overseeing the safety and readiness of the court to prevent athlete injuries during gameplay and managing the coordination and responsibilities of ball boys during tournaments.