Court-side moms

From the age of 4, Jaden has been playing basketball, destined to compete at all levels. We learn about his upbringing, playing at IMG, and committing to Tennessee. The NBA Draft and the challenges Jaden has faced and overcome early in his rookie season. Only 19 years of age the future is bright for this highly talented young man.

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From division two basketball to re-signing with the San Antonio Spurs this is a story about growth, belief, and determination. We hear firsthand from Colleen, the challenges along the way and the journey from childhood to the NBA. 

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Welcome back Daynia, mother of Terance Mann.

From the second round to resigning within the Los Angeles Clippers, Daynia attributes Terance’s success to his hard work and always being surrounded by the game. Daynia highlights the keys to success in the NBA, from the distractions to the work load, she has such an appreciation for these players. 

From her days as a college coach to helping Terance adjust to life in the NBA, she was able to get back to coaching this past season in the WNBA with the Atlanta Dream. Daynia talks us through the game of basketball and what coaching is all about. 

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Welcome back Tamiyko Prince. Her son Taurean is now in his 6th year in the league and playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. We hear about all that she's learned as an NBA mom, and hows she's paying it forward for those who come next.

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Jaden and Jalen McDaniels are two years apart and have been surrounded by sports from the start. Their mom, Angela Jackson, is Wendy’s guest today. We hear how they both attended Federal Way High School, winning a State Championship together, as teammates; how Angela’s cousin, former NBA player Juwan Howard, was a resource for the family when it came to college recruitment and the entire journey to the NBA. Angela talks us through supporting both her sons through different stages in their journey, how COVID impacted Jalen’s experience compared to Jaden’s and how both are now in the NBA living out their dreams, and how proud she is of her two boys.

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Wendy welcomes Laker Mom, Shirley Horton to the show to hear all about the talents and the treasures of being Talen Horton-Tucker. Starting from a strong family with fierce family values, Shirley saw his talent and love for basketball really bloom from the time he was a toddler. As an HBCU Alumni, Shirley made sure Talen always knew the importance of education, and how sacrificing one for the other was never going to be an option. “Give it to God, write it down, but you have to work on it too.” This was a philosophy instilled in Talen from a very young age.

An opinionated, and loving parent - Shirley never forgets that she is Talen's mom first and he is always her first priority. Shirley makes a point that a lot of mom’s struggle with, and a lot of children don’t always appreciate, but she will be a mom forever, it doesn’t matter if her child is grown, it is still her responsibility to be there and to be a mentor, a champion and a sounding board for her child.

Knowing the role has, and will continue to, change as Talen goes through different stages in his career and life, means her role as mom needs to change and look different, but doesn’t mean forgetting her responsibility.

Lots of great lessons to be learned, and information for our sports moms out there, make sure you tune in to this inspiring and informative episode.

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Fresh off of a WNBA Championship in her hometown of Chicago win for daughter Candace Parker, mom Sara Parker is back to update us on how it felt to have her baby come home and the joy the whole family felt in this celebration.

Sara and Wendy look at this championship run and Sara gives us some insight into the player she has become and what the future has in store.

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Welcome back Sue! We are are so excited to have Sue back to talk everything Raptors. Reminiscing on the strange year away in Tampa to being back in Toronto and resuming regular scheduled programming. The return home, the fan reaction, and the amazing play by our boys. The connection between Khem and Fred on the court and the potential of this bright young team.

Alissa joins us today to talk about the journey in raising Brandon Boston Jr. From Norcross, Georgia to Sierra Canyon the family took a leap of faith and moved to California to help Brandon pursue his dream of playing basketball.

We hear about Sierra Canyon and as Brandon describes it "a movie" - the high school team that has a busier schedule than some NBA teams, more publicity, and celebrity status. How it prepared him for the next level and dealing with the spotlight early on.

Brandon never wavered on his goal, staying true to what he believed in. Alissa walks us through NBA Draft night and what a roller coaster of emotions it was for everyone. They were prepared for all outcomes and everything worked out the was it was suppose to.

Kristi and Wendy met at this year’s NBA Summer League. Wendy was the first Raptor mom Kristi met; here we are today with a live episode at the Toronto Raptors OVO Athletic Centre. Our first live recording since January 2020.

Since birth Malachi has always been front and centre in a basketball court, sitting on his mom’s lap as a child; whether his dad was coaching a game or his siblings were lacing them up.

They discuss the college recruiting process that led Malachi to Washington State and how much that meant for him and his family. Why he ultimately transferred to San Diego State and how the NBA became a realistic goal for Malachi.

We take a stroll down memory lane, sharing what the draft process was like during a pandemic and her thoughts on being drafted by an NBA team in an entirely new country. Kristi relives the special moment they got the call that he was drafted and then watched it live on TV. All the hard work and time had paid off.

Malachi’s first season with the team down in Tampa and the transition to Toronto for the Raptors return home. Kristi is a proud mom and still can’t get used to seeing her son play in the NBA – it is just an incredible feeling.