In this episode, we sit down with NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins to discuss his incredible basketball journey, including his time with USA Basketball and the Dream Team. Dominique shares his thoughts on the evolution of the NBA, his toughest opponents, and the life lessons he's learned both on and off the court. We also talk about mentorship, the importance of strong leadership, and how to live a life by design.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and exciting announcement

00:26 - Dominique Wilkins' childhood and early life

00:54 - Growing up in France and moving to the USA

01:47 - Olympic memories and playing with the Dream Team

03:05 - Entering the NBA in 1982 and early career challenges

04:29 - Playing with Spud Webb and the Hawks

05:15 - Redefining the slam dunk and making an impact in the NBA

06:11 - Current role with the Hawks and mentoring young players

08:14 - The importance of leadership, coaching, and mentorship

10:25 - Thoughts on load management in today’s NBA

12:07 - Living life by design and Dominique's guiding principles for success

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