In this episode, Eric chats with NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward about his transition from professional basketball, his thoughts on youth sports in America, and his new ventures, including Form (a basketball training tool) and his movie "Notice to Quit."

We go over:

1. Youth Sports Development: Gordon shares his concerns about early specialization and the emphasis on games over skill development
2. From NBA to entrepreneurship: His experience adapting to life after professional basketball and staying active
3. International Basketball: Insights on the differences between American and international player development
4. Business Ventures: The story behind Form, his basketball training product, and producing an independent film

Chapters in 'Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports Reform'

00:00 Basketball Development and College Experience
01:20 Social Media and Mental Health in Sports
09:54 Managing Kids and Technology
11:04 Dealing with Sports Injuries and Mental Health
14:40 Business Ventures and Form Basketball Training Tool
23:19 Youth Sports in America
31:41 College Basketball and NIL Discussion
38:24 International Players in the NBA
42:28 Movie Production and Distribution
49:23 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Form

Resources Mentioned:

Basketball Form
Notice to Quit movie
U19 Team USA
Butler University
Podcast P with Paul George
Utah Jazz
Boston Celtics
Charlotte Hornets
OKC Thunder

Find Gordon Hayward on social media: Instagram | X | Facebook

This show is made possible by:

KazCM: A content production company that aims to create space where businesses can build assets and drive revenue through writing and talking. https://kazcm.com/

QuietLoud Studios: A podcast network where reflection and voice come together. https://quietloudstudios.com/

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Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:

X: https://twitter.com/eric_kaz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasimov/

Credits:

Music by Jess & Ricky: https://soundcloud.com/user-774649902/sets/jess-ricky