Dyson Daniels had the best season of his career during the 2024-25 campaign, winning the Most Improved Player award, and being named to the All-Defensive First Team after leading the league in steals and deflections.
But as the dust settles on his debut year with Atlanta, Daniels isn't done, with the Australian picking up a media role ahead of the NBA Finals.
Alongside a collection of rising talent, Daniels will act as a field reporter during the clash between Oklahoma City and Indiana, providing unique insights into the two title contenders.
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Dyson Daniels takes up Player Correspondent role for 2025 NBA Finals
Boomers star Dyson Daniels will be one of four NBA players to participate in the NBA Finals as a 'Player Correspondent' for YouTubeTV.
Introducing the NBA Player Correspondents for the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV 🎙️
— NBA (@NBA) June 3, 2025
Jared McCain (Game 1), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Game 2), Dyson Daniels (Game 3), and Matas Buzelis (Game 4) will be on the ground giving inside access from Oklahoma City and Indiana, beginning… pic.twitter.com/caDpRWj6iK
Alongside Philadelphia's Jared McCain, Miami's Jaime Jaquez, and Chicago's Matas Buzelis, he will be on the ground during the league's title-deciding series, providing 'inside access' - Daniels being assigned Game 3.
According to the NBA, the goal of this program is to "help prepare players for the next stage of their careers when their playing days are over," allowing NBA athletes to build the beginnings of possible future media careers.
"The reality is that we want to work with our players in unique ways in which they can be perceived positively. We are giving them access to this type of platform, not only from a content standpoint, but from being on the NBA’s biggest stage. This is where they aspire to be one day," said the NBA's SVP of entertainment and player marketing, Michael Levine.
"This program really gives players an opportunity to do four things. One, is to build their social profile. We want to keep the momentum from their season going, and get them back in the spotlight.
"Two, we also want them to understand the business of the NBA, and specifically the NBA Entertainment side. So, they’re seeing how we cover the Finals from a broadcasting perspective, photos perspective, original content, etc. I think when they go back to their markets, they then have a greater awareness of how things work. They leave with a better sense of how the NBA operates.
"Three, is relationship building. So getting to know the people, the league office, our broadcast partners, our global partners, will help all of us build this game. This knowledge then leads to a more trusting and cooperative relationship.
"Lastly, seeing the NBA Finals, this is where they hope to be. So all those things went into play as we were developing it. And the program has just gotten bigger and bigger over the years."
Daniels will take up the position during the third game of the finals, when the series shift to Indiana.
Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off on Thursday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. AEST.