I saw Michael Jordan in person for the first time in my life. He was about to go on stage with Vanessa Bryant and induct my favorite player of all time, Kobe Bryant into the Basketball Hall of Fame. This particular event was part of the Enshrinement Weekend, where the new class to the Hall…
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Here’s a piece of advice…
Giving advice to someone is a tough ask. When someone reaches out to you for advice, you are put in a position of authority or power. It could be that the person seeking your advice thinks you are the right person, have the relevant experience, have information that others don’t or for any other reason….
Sports documentaries that are worth it (updated October 2022)
As a sports fanatic, I’ve devoured the sports documentaries available in various streaming platforms. Some of those documentaries I’ve gone back and watched it again because the stories are told in a riveting way and have had a huge cultural impact. Here are the sports documentaries or documentaries based on sport figures that I really…
30 Stories: Stephen Curry
@stephencurry30 Story by @thestorieshub Stephen Curry was born into a NBA family. His father, Dell Curry played in the NBA for 16 seasons. Stephen showed passion and promise for basketball from an early age. For college, Stephen wanted to play for Virginia Tech just like his father did but he was only offered a walk-on spot…
30 Stories: Jay Williams
@realjaywilliams Story by @thestorieshub Jay Williams was a high school all-American, national player of the year, national champion at Duke, and the No. 2 overall NBA draft selection in 2002. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls and was on his way to play for the renowned basketball franchise. However, an afternoon in June, 2003 changed…
Book summary of The Sixth Man: A Memoir
I had put the book The Sixth Man: A Memoir by Andre Iguodala of the NBA champions Golden State Warriors on my book bucket list last year. I’m thrilled to have just finished reading it. The Sixth Man is a beautifully written memoir. The book chronicles Andre’s upbringing in Springfield, Illinois, his high school and…
Klay Thompson talks financial wisdom
LinkedIn Speaker Series: Andre Iguodala
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner sits down with Andre Iguodala, three-time NBA champion to discuss insights from Iguodala’s new book, The Sixth Man.
Why The New York Knicks Are So Expensive
This Business Insider video provides insights on why The New York Knicks Are So Expensive ( valued at $3.6 billion) given that they have had a very poor performance on the basketball court in many years. Plus, the video also talks about the different NBA markets, TV deals, and TV market sizes etc.
The Sixth Man: A Memoir
Just found out that Andre Iguodala, the sixth man of the NBA champions Golden State Warriors has a book “The Sixth Man” coming out on June 25, 2019. Andre Iguodala is one of my favorite NBA players and I have followed him over the years. I took a keen interest in his tech investments and…
Dear AI,
You came and changed the game. After that, it was never the same. You were talked about everywhere. It felt like you just came out of nowhere. You were an enigma to some but inspiration to many. You were hated by some but loved by many. You were a pioneer in so many ways. Authentic…
When Magic Johnson reached The 7th Floor
Magic Johnson talks about the excitement of getting to the 7th floor after cleaning all the floors below that. The 7th floor is where the CEO’s office was. He would spend hours there and pretend he was the CEO. He even acted like he had an assistant and would imitate requesting coffee and donuts over…
Magic Johnson Talks Business
Magic Johnson talks business and shares insights on his first deals, his relationship with the then Lakers owner-Jerry Buss, what he wants his legacy to be among many things. Lots of wisdom, knowledge and experiences shared by Magic Johnson.
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play
Being a huge fan of Kobe Bryant, I can’t wait to get this book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. The book’s Amazon page goes like this: The first book from the basketball superstar Kobe Bryant―a lavish, deep dive inside the mind of one of the most revered athletes of all time. In the wake of…
Seven Bucks
He had seven bucks in his pocket when he was cut from Calgary Stampeders, Canadian Football League. Thus, Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” named his production company, his advertising agency among others: 7 bucks. He keeps the hard times in front of his mind which helps him to go into these big moments with a different…
The Shaq Endorsement
Wheaties wanted Shaq to be on the cover after he won his first championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. He declined. Wheaties wanted Shaq to be on the cover after he won his second championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. He declined. Then Shaq told his people to call Frosted Flakes or Fruit Loops and…
What type of seagull are you?
What type of seagull are you? Are you like Jonathan Livington seagull or a regular seagull? I listened to the beautifully narrated audio version of Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach on YouTube. The 45 minute audio recording tells the story of Jonathan Livingston Seagull who yearns to fly and not stay content with the daily activity…
The Book Kobe Recommended
Being a huge fan of Kobe Bryant, the now retired NBA player, I have read tons of articles, blogs and watched a lot of videos on him. He is quite the athlete with plenty of videos and blogs talking about his obsession with greatness, relentless work ethic and winning mentality. Recently, I watched a video…
Media's influence on perception of athletes
I love watching sports. How the media presents a certain sport and its athletes certainly influences its viewers on how they perceive the two. As an avid basketball fan, I love watching the NBA and NCAA games. Recently I watched The Crossover: Genealogy of one of Basketball’s Most Vicious Moves on The New York Times…
The Jeremy Lin Show
Who is Jeremy Lin? Basketball fans (especially in New York) are excited to have Jeremy playing point guard for the New York Knicks. In his three starts for the Knicks, he is averaging 25.3 points and 8.3 assists. It seems like everyone is capitalizing on his performance on the court. For the Knicks, Jeremy’s success…