The Wonbyone Podcast

Rob Crawford has been in gyms long enough to know exactly which kids are going to make it — and it’s almost never the one everyone’s talking about in 7th grade. In this conversation, we break down the player development stuff that nobody actually explains: how to fall in love with the process before the results show up, why being overlooked early is a real competitive advantage, and what a real training week should look like for a kid who wants to play college ball. We also get into shooting — why it’s the single fastest way to get on the court right now — and what high motor really means, and why coaches are more responsible for it than the kids are. If you train, coach, or have a kid trying to make it, this one’s for you.

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Deonte Burton has played in the NBA, China, Korea, and now the Philippines — and after all of it, what stands out most isn't the accolades, it's the mindset. In this episode, we get into the mental side of the game: how DB learned to talk himself out of a bad half, why he used to show up timid to new teams despite looking confident from the outside, and what the "next play" mentality actually means in practice. We also get into asking for help — why most players are too proud to do it and how it stunted his own career — and financial literacy, including a rookie year story you won't forget. Real talk from a guy who's been around long enough to know what actually matters.

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On this episode Obi sits down with former NBA and longtime overseas professional Jerome Randle as they discuss staying disciplined and competitive at 39, what it means to never put anything above your work, navigating the dark side of injuries, and why pouring into the next generation is the real reward.

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On this episode Obi sits down with 11-year professional basketball player Jamel Morris, who just signed with Bologna in Italy, as they discuss the longevity of a pro career, taking care of your body as you get older, coming back from two ACL injuries, and what it means to keep your family together across an overseas career.

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On this episode Obi sits down with Lakota Beatty, a professional women's basketball player currently competing in Australia, as they discuss performance anxiety, adapting overseas, the mental side of staying ready, and what it really means to be a professional.

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On this episode Obi sits down with a 7-year professional basketball player currently playing in Spain as they discuss getting released from his first ACB opportunity, navigating a mid-season team change, becoming a father overseas, battling through injuries, and what it really takes to keep going when everything hits at once.

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On this episode Obi sits down with player developer and mental performance coach Zephaniah Moore as they discuss the pro vs. amateur mindset, the sacrifices of the grind, overseas basketball life, and more.

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On this episode Obi sits down with 10 year professional basketball player Sean Armand as they discuss dealing with injuries, European basketball, finding your own happiness and more. 

This episode was recorded in 2024. 
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In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi Emegano is joined by five-time AfroBasket champion and Nigerian national team player Ezinne Kalu. They unpack what it really takes to represent your country, win at the highest level, and still stay grounded in your purpose beyond the game.

Ezinne shares what AfroBasket is actually like—including how her team had just one week to prepare before heading into back-to-back games across the continent. She opens up about recovery as a female pro, why it’s important to warm up, and how learning to prioritize treatment saved her career.

Plus, she dives into her passion project, the WeMove Foundation, and why it’s time for athletes to give back with intention. 

📍 Topics covered:

Behind the scenes of winning 5 AfroBaskets
Recovery and self-care as a female pro
Representing Nigeria with pride and purpose
Building a nonprofit that reflects your values
The truth about African women’s basketball

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In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Billy Baron, former EuroLeague sharpshooter, to talk about what it takes to build a long career overseas. Billy shares how getting benched early in Lithuania, transferring schools multiple times, and watching his dad get fired from his coaching job all shaped his elite work ethic.

They get into the difference between working hard and working with purpose, why some players stall out while others level up, and how Billy is now helping the next generation of athletes prepare for the valleys, not just the highlights. This episode is all about high-performance routines, mental resilience, and post-retirement identity shifts.

📍 Topics covered:

Growing up in a basketball family and choosing to play for his dad
Transferring schools and betting on himself
The mindset shift after watching his dad get fired
How urgency shaped his senior year and got NBA scouts in the gym
Game-day routines, performance anxiety, and staying sharp under pressure
Why repetition, recovery, and realism matter more than hype
Mentorship, identity, and redefining success after basketball

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