Kevin Pelton’s journey with ESPN commenced in 2013 when he joined as an NBA writer. With his extensive knowledge and insights into the sport, Pelton became a valuable contributor to ESPN’s Hoop Collective podcast. In addition, he co-hosts the popular Fabulous Peltoncast podcast alongside his brother, Tristan Carosino. Their discussions cover a wide range of topics, including Seattle sports and beyond.

Prior to his tenure at ESPN, Pelton showcased his expertise as an author for BasketballProspectus.com from its inception in 2007 until 2012. Together with Bradford Doolittle, he co-authored four editions of the highly regarded Pro Basketball Prospectus annuals. Pelton’s astute NBA commentary was also featured on platforms such as Hoopsworld.com, 82games.com, SI.com, and the Wall Street Journal.

He made significant contributions to the field of basketball statistics, co-authoring the paper “A Starting Point for Analyzing Basketball Statistics” with Justin Kubatko, Dean Oliver, and Dan T. Rosenbaum. Additionally, Pelton played a role in the College Basketball Prospectus series and served as a statistical consultant to the Indiana Pacers from 2010 to 2012.

Pelton’s dedication to covering basketball extended beyond the NBA. He served as a writer for the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, providing coverage for the team’s official site, StormBasketball.com, from 2003 to 2012. Additionally, Pelton spent four seasons as the beat writer for Supersonics.com, demonstrating his commitment to covering the Seattle-based teams. Notably, he founded the fan site SonicsCentral.com, showcasing his passion for the sport and his desire to engage with fellow fans.