Show Notes: Episode 43

About The Guest(s):

Chris Carr is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He grew up in a small town in Missouri and overcame obstacles and doubters to achieve his dreams of playing basketball at the highest level. Chris’s journey from a small town to the NBA is a testament to his resilience and determination.

Summary:

Chris Carr shares his journey from a small town in Missouri to the NBA. He talks about the challenges he faced as a young player of color and how he used those experiences as motivation to prove himself. Chris discusses his high school and college basketball career, including the influence of his mother and the lessons he learned along the way. He reflects on the changing landscape of college basketball and the challenges faced by young players today. Chris also discusses his time in the NBA, including his experience in the Slam Dunk Contest and his interactions with NBA legends. Throughout his career, Chris remained focused on incremental improvement and the importance of never giving up.

Key Takeaways:
– Chris Carr’s journey from a small town to the NBA is a testament to his resilience and determination.
– He used the challenges he faced as motivation to prove himself and never doubted his abilities.
– Chris emphasizes the importance of incremental improvement and never giving up, even in the face of setbacks.
– He highlights the influence of his mother and the lessons she taught him about hard work and perseverance.
– Chris reflects on the changing landscape of college basketball and the challenges faced by young players today.

Quotes:
– “If you crack that door, I’m going to find a way to wedge myself in.”
– “I had the same philosophy I had in college. If you crack that door, I’m going to find a way to wedge myself in.”
– “I got a chance to just really just play and just be me.”
– “I had an opportunity to not only be a part of All-Star Weekend, but I got an opportunity to meet the guys that had forged and paved the way for a young kid from Pilot Knob, Missouri to even have a chance at being able to make the NBA.”