Former NBA star CJ Watson joins the Digital Social Hour podcast to discuss his transition from a professional basketball career to becoming an author, investor, and mentor. In this episode, CJ reflects on his time in the NBA, his toughest matchups like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, and how the league has evolved over the years. He also talks about life after basketball, including his ventures into angel investing, writing children's books, and his passion for giving back through the Quiet Storm Foundation.

CJ shares insights into balancing life as a father, inspiring the next generation, and navigating the business side of sports and investing. From turning his books into a potential cartoon series to empowering kids with educational programs, CJ’s next chapter is all about making an impact beyond the court.

💡 What You’ll Learn

🎯 How CJ Watson handled guarding Kobe Bryant and LeBron James

📈 What it takes to last a decade in the NBA without getting traded

🧠 The mindset behind greats like Steph Curry and Derrick Rose

💰 How CJ transitioned from NBA player to angel investor

🎬 His plans to turn children’s books into a cartoon series

🏀 Why modern NBA lacks veteran mentorship and leadership

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Toughest player to guard

00:36 - What's new with you

01:28 - Toughest age to parent

01:30 - Focus in teenage years

02:05 - Challenges of college basketball

02:21 - Toughness of the NBA

04:10 - Thoughts on the playoffs

04:51 - Playing in today's NBA

05:49 - Steph's rise to stardom

06:26 - Warriors' championship future with Steph

10:41 - Quince

11:45 - Unguardable players in basketball

14:02 - Social media backlash in sports

16:48 - Life after the NBA

17:53 - Recommended books

18:20 - Favorite podcasts

19:30 - Your foundation and philanthropy

20:11 - Las Vegas experiences

21:36 - Education system in Las Vegas

22:05 - Mental health awareness in sports

23:12 - Pickleball insights

24:06 - Where to find CJ

24:50 - Subscribe for more content

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🏷️ Keywords

CJ Watson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls, NBA stories, unguardable players, Steph Curry, basketball mindset, NBA transition, angel investing, athlete investors, NBA veterans, Golden State Warriors, basketball podcast

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