Put :30 On The Clock

Every hooper faces this challenge on his/her journey to be the best they can be. They run into the competition that is not really here to play a sport, but is in fact playing the game of life. Everyone has a story: a goal they are chasing, an issue they are dealing with, a passion they want to embrace. Whatever it is, you have to deal with it, but more importantly, you have to identify AND EMBRACE the fire that keeps you going. At this point, it's more than just basketball.

Whether we want to admit it or not, we can clearly see the path we are on, and if it leads to the dreams that we have. Whether we become the #1 recruit in the nation, the #1 pick in the draft or if our road leads us elsewhere, we can take so much from this game that will lead us towards multiple lanes of success. This game we love can provide us with an incredible life if we allow it to teach us. We go over a few of those lessons in this episode! 

These days, when it comes to Ben Simmons, there is no shortage bad news and mockery thrown in his direction. There is always someone with something negative to say because he is playing well below what we've seen from him in the past. We can't say that it isn't fair, but what often goes ignored is what can be learned from his example, the things we can take from those attacks. The biggest being that people will love you for WHAT you do, not WHO you are. There's more to it, so get on the line with us as we run for this next side conversation

Too many players often talk about how "unfair" it is being on the team because they don't get to do certain things or play certain roles. But the real question is this: do these players actually want the "fairness" that they're asking for? Or, deep down, are they looking to receive the same favoritism that they see their teammates have? 

Russell Westbrook. He is getting dragged in the media whether he plays well, plays bad or does not play at all! Marquis Jackson, better known as @EditzByQuis on all his social platforms, and Coach get into what is actually happening to Westbrook from a hooper's point of view instead of from a fan's perspective. Be aware of the fact that what is happening to Russ can happen to you. The same media that loves you one day will turn on you the next if it means they can keep the attention of the public, from local to national.

We're using high school as the example, but this applies to everything you aim for going forward. To get what you want, both on and off the court, there is always someone you have to convince or prove yourself to. There is always at least one person you have to sway in your favor, and we believe that taking this approach is the best way to go about earning the trust you seek.

At the top levels, players are identified by one or two attributes that stand out about them. "He's a slasher," or "she's a shooter" are things we are so used to hearing. The best players bring more than one stand-out attribute to their teams, but DO take notice that one is enough to be a pro. Understanding who and what you are as a hooper is the foundation to everything you will experience in this game, both good and bad, so it was only right that we made that the first thing we spoke about on the pod. 

Welcome to the show!!! More than just basketball, we are creating a home for hoopers to learn and share the valuable lessons learned on the journey. We are also creating a place for coaches to open up about their side of the experience. We will have a good time over here, that's guaranteed, but we're also going to walk away a little better as players and people every time. Can you tell we're excited? Tap In!