Gary Chivichyan — also known as “The Armenian Sniper” — made history as the first Armenian to be drafted into the NBA G League, becoming a trailblazer for an entire community that had never seen itself represented on that stage before.

Now 29, Gary is in a new chapter — one defined not just by basketball, but by identity, reinvention, and purpose. He’s a husband, a mentor, and a speaker who’s using his platform to remind the next generation that success isn’t always about becoming the next Michael Jordan — sometimes it’s about becoming the most authentic version of yourself, again and again.

00:00 Tattoo Stories and Their Meanings

01:47 Journey into Basketball

07:14 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success

26:00 The Journey of Jamie Kern Lima

26:56 Embracing Individuality and Authenticity

31:46 Guidance, Growth, and Future Aspirations

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Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom