NBA Legend's Advice Helps Taylor Rooks

Taylor Rooks, a features reporter for Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football and host of NBA on Prime, has revealed that NBA legend Charles Barkley gave her advice on navigating public scrutiny. This advice has helped her in her career, particularly in dealing with criticism and social media comments.

Rooks is currently leading her second season with NBA on Prime, working alongside studio analysts such as Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki, and Steve Nash. The show's next broadcast will be on Friday, Oct. 30, where they will discuss the doubleheader with the New York Knicks at the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Golden State Warriors.

Rooks has spoken about how her perspective on social media comments has changed since starting in the industry. She initially cared about criticism, but has come to realize that it is fairly insignificant. Barkley's advice has stuck with her, as he told her that whether she is being herself or not, half of the people will not like her, but the numbers are the same.

## What changed Rooks' approach to dealing with criticism has changed over time, thanks to Barkley's advice. She now focuses on being herself and leading with professionalism and credibility. This approach has given her peace of mind and allowed her to concentrate on her job.

## Why it matters Rooks' experience is relevant to anyone in a public-facing job, where scrutiny and criticism are inevitable. Her story highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting bogged down by negative comments. With two Emmy nominations in her career, Rooks has proven herself to be a talented and resilient broadcaster.

The fact that Rooks is leading her second season of NBA on Prime and working as a features reporter for Thursday Night Football demonstrates her ability to handle high-pressure jobs. Her ability to navigate public scrutiny and criticism will likely continue to serve her well in her career.