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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
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What Sports Taught Me About Health, Discipline, and Showing Up—for Life

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, but let’s be honest, this conversation should never be limited to just one month or just one group of people. For a long time, we’ve ...

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Keep It 100% – Where Passion Meets Purpose 

When I look back on starting Future Foundation with my wife, DeeDee, and my sister, Qaadirah, in 2001, our mission remains unchanged. We saw students with remarkable talents who simply ...

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