Lessons for Life and Business
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 treated physical fitness like it only belongs to athletes or people chasing a certain body type. But what I’ve learned through years…
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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 needed consistent support and someone who believed in them. What began as an after-school program for just 15 students in some of Atlanta’s most underfunded…
We’re right in the middle of Ramadan, and I can’t help but think about what this month really does for me and for all of us. When Ramadan comes around every year, it feels like a much needed recharger. It gives me a chance to slow down and tune back into my faith, focus on…
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When I reflect on the women who have shaped our world, I’m struck not just by their remarkable achievements but by the courage they showed in moments of uncertainty. Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to examine these stories more closely—not just to celebrate these women but to extract wisdom we can apply in…
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The NBA All-Star Weekend brought together the best of basketball, and the G League was right there in the spotlight. From the Rising Stars Game to the Up Next Game at G League Park, our players showed exactly what makes our league unique. The G League Takes Center Stage What makes All-Star Weekend powerful isn’t…
Every February, as we celebrate Black History Month, I think about the journey that brought me here – from my early days playing basketball to starting Future Foundation to my work in the G League. The legacy of Black athletes who came before us isn’t just history in a book – it’s the reason I…
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