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THIS!!!
Is so common in wbb.
Being worshipped by parents and people since middle school because of a game….. then at the ripe old age of 22, the game stops.… the praise ceases.
Entire identity tied to something they won‘t do for 2/3 of their lives.
Is so common in wbb.
Being worshipped by parents and people since middle school because of a game….. then at the ripe old age of 22, the game stops.… the praise ceases.
Entire identity tied to something they won‘t do for 2/3 of their lives.
Josh Smith says retired NBA players who say they’re dealing with mental health issues are just adjusting to life without the spotlight
“When guys get out the league and then they start screaming mental health, it kind of makes me mad because what was all that when you was in the league? Them owners and them organizations wouldn't have paid you all that money if they knew you had mental health problems”
“You're just going through a phase in life where people walking past you, they're not asking you for autographs, they’re not kissing your ass no more. And you have to figure out how to blend back in with society and be a regular person when it comes to going to parks, talking to civilians, fans, people that might not been on TV who you can't recognize”
“That's the whole thing that you got to merge back into because when you in the NBA, it's just like any performer, when they're at their peak, they're enjoying life. It's like a dream”
via @KowchPotatoesView quoted post on X
Sitting at the Spurs game last night w/a Finest parent & got a call from Finest college freshman at the D1 level…no VM, you take these calls!
These calls, during this time where the “dating period“is over, are normal…the rigors of college basketball testing their medal.
Bracing for a “my coach hates me” call & got a pleasant convo…..
”The player in starting in front of me is older & more mature but I am out-working her.…I will be better for the team soon”
“I took ‘living in the gym’ advice to heart so much I had to sit out last practice because…”
”I spend the most time in the coaches offices watching film”
”I have two B’s academically & my mom is not happy about it”
She then sends a pic of her cooking her dinner, steak & potatoes.…. four A’s ,two B’s, WORKING her way up the depth chart by PROVING her VALUE to a coach who depends on barely adults to keep his/her job.
This player was coached HARD in our program… prepared for the extreme stress of playing level basketball.
No coddling!
Finest Preparation!
These calls, during this time where the “dating period“is over, are normal…the rigors of college basketball testing their medal.
Bracing for a “my coach hates me” call & got a pleasant convo…..
”The player in starting in front of me is older & more mature but I am out-working her.…I will be better for the team soon”
“I took ‘living in the gym’ advice to heart so much I had to sit out last practice because…”
”I spend the most time in the coaches offices watching film”
”I have two B’s academically & my mom is not happy about it”
She then sends a pic of her cooking her dinner, steak & potatoes.…. four A’s ,two B’s, WORKING her way up the depth chart by PROVING her VALUE to a coach who depends on barely adults to keep his/her job.
This player was coached HARD in our program… prepared for the extreme stress of playing level basketball.
No coddling!
Finest Preparation!
Have known Coach Griffin for over a decade….she has been recruiting Finest kids since 2014-ish.View quoted post on X
Never had a player play for her but this MAY speak to the era.
Watch the recent UConn doc.
Can a new Geno survive today?
Watched Marisa Moseley, a Geno disciple get fired and sued for “abuse”….only to get exonerated in court.
Coaching players hard is a thing of the past, unfortunately?
Have known Coach Griffin for over a decade….she has been recruiting Finest kids since 2014-ish.
Never had a player play for her but this MAY speak to the era.
Watch the recent UConn doc.
Can a new Geno survive today?
Watched Marisa Moseley, a Geno disciple get fired and sued for “abuse”….only to get exonerated in court.
Coaching players hard is a thing of the past, unfortunately?
Never had a player play for her but this MAY speak to the era.
Watch the recent UConn doc.
Can a new Geno survive today?
Watched Marisa Moseley, a Geno disciple get fired and sued for “abuse”….only to get exonerated in court.
Coaching players hard is a thing of the past, unfortunately?
Statement from the current players:View quoted post on X
“We are aware of the article that was published today and the suspension that was issued to Coach Griffith. This is not indicative of our experience as part of this program, which has been overwhelmingly positive. We fully stand with and support Coach Griffith. This program is a family, and we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive environment for all.”
“We are ready to attack the season.”
Not us……
Jared Jeffries and Gilbert Arenas breakdown the "step-in, hop-hop, shoot" technique a bizarre shooting form being taught by trainers todayView quoted post on X
