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It’s more
than a game

Athletics is an education in life…

Applying lessons learned on the court to life, career, and business

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or business professional, you can apply these lessons to improving your life or career…

I’m Shareef

Abdur-Rahim

You might know me as the #3 NBA-draft pick in 1996, or as a member of the USA Men’s basketball team that won gold at the 2000 Olympics, or as the President of the NBA G-League.

I’m also a husband, a father, a man of faith, an advocate for athletes, a community builder, and a lifelong learner.

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Inspiration–A Few of my…. favorite quotes about life

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”

- Nelson Mandela

“If all I’m remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I’ve done a bad job with the rest of my life.”

- Isaiah Thomas

“When you see a great teacher, you are seeing a work of art.”

- Geoffrey Canada

“My work ethic is from sports.”

- Magic Johnson

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”

- Bill Gates

From the blog…

Lessons on life, business, and career
Love the Learn

Cultivating a Continual Learning Mindset

To me, being a lifelong learner has always meant being curious and constantly expanding my horizons. Every new experience or opportunity is a chance to learn something new, and I try to take ...

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How women athletes have changed the game for us all

Women had a profound impact on my love of sports from an early age. My mom and I watched basketball games together all the time. She was really the first person to spark a passion for sports ...

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