NEW YORK, NY (November 12, 2024) — Today, Wave Sports + Entertainment (Wave), the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation, alongside Creative 7 announced their hit original series, “7PM in Brooklyn” will return for a second season with new episodes slated to debut starting Friday, November 15. The hit hoops and culture series brings back host, Carmelo Anthony, alongside a fresh cast of rotating co-hosts, joining The Kid Mero, including former NBA star, Rudy Gay, rising NBA & WNBA media personality and analyst Monica McNutt, and Emmy-Award Winning TV host, Kazeem Famuyide. In addition to introducing a new guest host format and new segments, “7PM in Brooklyn” will also launch Carmelo-led digital exclusive content to the “7PM” universe, and debut the show’s inaugural end-of-year awards special episode, the 7PMMYs.
The season premiere kicks off with a special Anthony family episode, where Carmelo’s son, Kiyan Anthony, will reveal his college basketball commitment, marking a milestone moment in his basketball journey. The new season will also open with exciting guests in the following episodes, including retired NFL superstar Chad Ochocinco and Carmelo’s former New York Knicks teammate, Iman Shumpert.
“7PM in Brooklyn has always been a space where authentic conversations meet the heart of basketball and culture, and I’m excited for fans to experience the fresh immersive journey we’ve created this season,” said Carmelo Anthony. “In Season 2, we’re raising the bar even higher, building on the momentum from the first season while introducing new voices and perspectives. This season is set to deliver dynamic, insightful conversations that fans won’t find anywhere else!”
Since its debut in November 2023, “7PM in Brooklyn” has quickly become a fan favorite, combining dynamic, authentic conversations between two beloved NYC icons with insights from a stellar lineup of guests across music, sports, and entertainment, including Jayson Tatum, Issa Rae, Paul George, Donovan Mitchell, Rich Paul, Dwyane Wade, Sue Bird, Common, Joe Budden, and more. To date, the series has garnered over 28 million YouTube views and accumulated 100 million social impressions across platforms. From Jadakiss recounting unforgettable moments with Michael Jordan to Will Smith sharing how he convinced Melo to join ‘The Redeem Team,’ and heartfelt exchanges between Carmelo and other New York icons such as Method Man and Stephon Marbury, the series continues to strengthen the connection between basketball and culture, resonating with both die-hard hoop fans and mainstream audiences alike.
Returning as executive producers are Wave’s Brian Verne, Mack Sovereign, Tunde St. Matthew-Daniel, and EJ Wright, Pierce Simpson alongside Carmelo Anthony and Asani Swann for Creative 7 Productions.
“I’m excited to be joining the 7PM in Brooklyn family and collaborate with a team that has established itself as a leader in helping athletes create impactful digital content,” said Rudy Gay. “Carmelo is one of my favorite people on and off the court and I can’t wait to see what we cook up together.”
“7PM in Brooklyn” is an original series from Wave Sports + Entertainment, the creative powerhouse behind standout digital series including “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” “Podcast P with Paul George,” “The Right Time with Bomani Jones,” and the recently launched “Fitz & Whit” hosted by NFL legends, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth. As a leader in athlete-driven storytelling, Wave has pioneered innovative ways for current sports stars and past legends to expand their brands and connect with mainstream audiences through original programming that resonates with next-gen viewers. Over the last year, Wave’s original series have garnered over 3.6B impressions – making the network one of the most sought-after partners in sports entertainment.
Following this Friday’s special Kiyan Anthony college reveal premiere episode, fans can tune into new episodes of “7PM in Brooklyn” every Thursday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Subscribe on YouTube and stay updated on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @7pminbrooklyn.