The fact that this man is playing in an NBA playoff game after playing College Lacrosse is still unreal

One of the most powerful developmental quotes I've ever heard is from Chris Oliver, who I quote a lot: 'In skill development, ELIMINATION is more important than ACQUISITION.' 10x your strengths, manage your weaknesses. Doing 3 thing well > doing 8 things average.

FIBA Europe Cup CHAMPION + playing in Europe's BEST Domestic league (Spain ACB), going to college ball is WIILLLLDDD 😂

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Tyrese Haliburton back in 2017. He was never ranked and played for an unsponsored AAU team 😴 This postseason he’s averaging 18.4 PPG, 10.7 APG and 6.3 RPG

Max Strus, a starter in the NBA playoffs for the Number 1 seed in the East, started his college career at D2 Lewis University Run your own race

The Pacers are 0-5 in the playoffs when Tyrese Haliburton attempts less than 10 shots. When Haliburton is aggressive, Indiana’s postseason record over the past two years is 14-4. If Indiana wants to take a 3-1 series lead, they will need Haliburton assertive early as a scorer.

The best communicators don’t broadcast—they listen with such precision, it feels like mind-reading. They slow the tempo, mirror your rhythm, and label what’s behind your words. That’s where the real power is—not in what you say, but in what you make someone feel safe enough to

PAIGE BUECKERS 🎯 ARIKE OGUNBOWALE This connection 😤

It goes without saying that Noah Penda is the best wing defender in this class but it’s what he does WITH the ball as a playmaker that impresses me the most. 1.48 A/TO + 19.1% AST on the season — such a high-feel & connective player that has a knack for making the right play.

😎 All he does is win! 🇵🇱🏆 Olek Balcerowski has been back-to-back-to-back European champion! 2023: Won the Eurocup with Gran Canaria 2024: Won the Euroleague with Panathinaikos 2025: Won the BCL with Unicaja

Believing in people before they have proved themselves is the key to motivating people to reach their potential.

Mundial 2025 em Singapura - 18 a 21 de setembro Flamengo NBA G-League Ignite Illawarra Hawks - Austrália Unicaja - Espanha Campeão de clubes da África - a definir Campeão de clubes da Ásia - a definir Primeira fase - 2 grupos com 3 times. As melhores campanhas na final

Connect before you correct – Build trust first. People perform better when they feel cared for and connected​.

Tatum has played the most regular season and playoff contests of any player in the NBA since entering league in 2017 – 706 games – and led the Celtics in total points, rebounds and assists over the last two postseason runs, including the entire 2024 Finals en route to a title.

Might be one of the toughest hoop photos ever 🔥

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Great insight on Rookie Jokic from a highly respected and successful NBA veteran

French Pro B is the best 2nd division there is from top to bottom and it's NOT CLOSE. The level is above certain 1st leagues in the world

One of the hardest photos in history🇺🇸💤