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Sources of Inspiration – How the women in my life have shaped me

My mother was the first to spark my passion for sports. We used to watch basketball games together all the time, and we were huge Boston Celtics fans. It was really that bond that fueled my determination to play the game. And as I reflect… I’m reminded of the many remarkable women who have shaped…

A Reflection on My Journey to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Recently I was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. I am honored to be included in the amazing group of 2024 inductees and the many past greats who are in the GSHOF. I am thankful for the many people who believed and invested in me throughout my journey. I know this recognition is…

Start with Consistency

Success requires good habits and good habits are formed by cultivating consistency. My parents, teachers, and coaches taught me that anything can be achieved through consistency, but it doesn’t mean consistency is the easiest thing to maintain. I still have to continue cultivating it in my everyday life. When the alarm goes off, sometimes it…

7 Skills to Cultivate and Become a Better Leader

The greatest lesson I learned about leadership came from someone I once had a conversation with whose father was the chief of a tribe. After inheriting his duties, he explained his newfound responsibilities to his family. His responsibility wasn’t just to himself but to the people around him. I think about this often when I…

Why Pivoting is Essential to Sustainable Growth

A common question I get asked is how I’ve been able to pivot my career from pro basketball player to nonprofit founder to president of the G League, and my answer is simple. We’re always changing. It only makes sense that our output or career path may change along with those internal changes. That’s the…

The Power of Community and Giving Back

When people ask me how I’ve gotten to this point in my life and career, all I can say is, “I am a product of everyone who’s helped me.” That is the absolute truth. I believe in the power of community and how doing for others and others doing for you is how we move…

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

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