Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins, by his own admission, wasn’t much of an athlete growing up. Fortunately for him, he was a sports fan, and that helped open the door to the career path Martins essentially has been traveling for close to 40 years.
His love for the sports business began during his undergraduate days at Villanova University, where he experienced the power and passion of athletics following the Wildcats during their improbable run to the 1985 national title in men’s basketball.
As part of a work-study program, Martins was a member of the school’s sports information staff.