Jeff Zillgitt

Jeff Zillgitt is an experienced NBA reporter known for his in-depth news coverage, analysis, and one-on-one interviews with key figures in the basketball world. He has been covering the NBA for USA TODAY Sports since 1995 and has attended numerous major sporting events such as the NBA Finals, Olympics, World Series, Super Bowls, and Final Fours. In 2015, he was part of a team that received recognition in the Associated Press Sports Editors

Biography:  https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2647300001/jeff-zillgitt/

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Jeff Zillgitt covers the NBA for USA TODAY Sports with a focus on news and analysis. He has been known to break news and conduct one-on-one interviews with important figures in the NBA, such as Adam Silver, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Jeff Zillgitt has been covering the NBA since 1995, which may lead to familiarity and potential conflicts of interest with team personnel and other media members.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • In an article about Patrick Beverley's unprofessional conduct, Zillgitt contradicts himself by stating that Beverley threw a basketball at a fan in the stands during Game 6 of the Bucks vs Pacers game and then later removes a reporter from an interview.
  • Patrick Beverley threw a basketball at a fan in the stands during Game 6 of the Bucks vs Pacers game. Patrick Beverley asked for the ball back and threw it again at another fan.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • In an article about Patrick Beverley's unprofessional conduct, Zillgitt deceptively presents the incident as a single event when it actually involved multiple actions.
  • The Pro Basketball Writers Association is extremely disappointed with the unprofessional conduct of Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley on Thursday night. Disrespecting and singling out a professional journalist who is merely trying to do her job is unacceptable.

Recent Articles

JJ Redick Named New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers: Basketball IQ and LeBron James Connection Seal the Deal

JJ Redick Named New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers: Basketball IQ and LeBron James Connection Seal the Deal

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Former NBA player and ESPN analyst JJ Redick is the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing basketball knowledge and a strong relationship with LeBron James. The team aims to utilize Anthony Davis' skills in Redick's offensive plans, while Kentavious Caldred-Pope could be a potential free agent target.
Top 3 NBA Draft Prospects: Elite Rim Protection from Alex Sarr, Catch-and-Shoot Threat Zaccharie Risacher, and Versatile Two-Way Player Stephon Castle

Top 3 NBA Draft Prospects: Elite Rim Protection from Alex Sarr, Catch-and-Shoot Threat Zaccharie Risacher, and Versatile Two-Way Player Stephon Castle

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 In the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft, top performers Alex Sarr from the Perth Wildcats (elite rim protector), Zaccharie Risacher from BL Bourg-en-Bresse (impressive catch-and-shoot 3-point threat), and Stephon Castle from UConn (versatile two-way player with scoring ability) stand out. Sarr's defensive impact, Risacher's shooting abilities, and Castle's consistency make them valuable additions to NBA teams.
Patrick Beverley Banned from ESPN After Disrespectful Behavior Towards Reporter Malinda Adams

Patrick Beverley Banned from ESPN After Disrespectful Behavior Towards Reporter Malinda Adams

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Patrick Beverley banned from ESPN after disrespecting producer Malinda Adams during post-game press conference, following incident where he hit a fan with a basketball and refused to answer her questions.