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Applying lessons learned on the court (and behind the scenes) to life, career, and business

Athletics is a business, and it’s a training ground for life. During my athletics career, I learned about teamwork, interacting with all kinds of people, the process of change, handling setbacks, building a team, and more. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or business professional, you’ll find ways to apply these lessons to your life.

Celebrating the connection points that bond us all together

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Like any other month that is dedicated to a particular group or interest, I like to take time to not just reflect on that particular group or interest throughout the month, but also learn new things about them/it. During the month of May, I’ve read about…

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Recapping the 2020-2021 G-League Season: The Amazing Power of Collective Effort

On March 11th, we wrapped the 20th season of the NBA G-League. Due to COVID-19, it was the shortest and most unusual season that the League has ever had, but it also went down as one of the very best. The 18 teams that participated this season all headed to Orlando to play in a…

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Celebrating Black History Month: Three African-American coaches who influenced my life

As Black History Month winds down, I’ve been thinking about some of the most influential Black men who have made a lasting difference in my life. Three coaches come to mind, all of whom made a great impact that reached much further than the court. The first was John Chaney. I was a freshman in…

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Hold onto the signs of hope all around you

There’s a great quote by global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh that says: “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.” I’ve been thinking lately about hope, mostly for two main…

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Reflect on this year with thankfulness (yes, seriously!)

December is always a month of reflection for me — and man, is there a lot to reflect on this year! After the crazy year we’ve had (and with at least several more months of restrictions and staying-at-home stretching out before us), it’s hard not to just write 2020 off and say it was the…

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Use the right so many have sacrificed for you to have. VOTE

A few days ago, I heard my wife helping our son fill out his absentee ballot. It was his first time to vote. I could hear the excitement in his voice as they spoke to each other, and it made me think of my first voting experience. Instead of being excited, though, I remember not…

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About Shareef
Abdur-Rahim

You might know me as a former NBA athlete. During my 12-year career as a pro athlete, I played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Sacramento Kings. I was also a member of the U.S. Olympics Men’s Basketball Team that won gold in 2000.

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Why Everyone Needs a Mentor to Surpass Their Goals

Mentors are great assets in helping us reach our goals. They bring experience, wisdom, and knowledge to the table that can guide us through challenges, overcoming limitations, and achieving our goals. I think of them as our personal coach. They can ...

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G League: More than Just a Pipeline for NBA Players

It's January and the 2022-23 NBA G League season is well underway! It is the time of the season where G League players signing to the NBA teams picks up. Congratulations to the 15 players who have earned Gatorade Call ups so far this season. In the ...

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