Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

Building Greatness: The Evolution of the G League & the Launch of our Podcast (feat. Earn Your Leisure)

Feb 23, 2024

Join Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner as they dive into the evolution of the G League with hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of the Earn Your Leisure Podcast. They discuss player development, overseas competition, personal branding, financial literacy, and the power of social media in building brands. A must-listen for basketball and business enthusiasts alike!

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Troy Millings

Rashad Bilal

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Quick takeaways

Utilizing the G League as a vital development system for future NBA stars and highlighting rising talents.

Exploring the business aspects of sports and culture through partnerships and engaging with students in financial education.

Leveraging social media and education to empower individuals, promote financial literacy, and elevate African talent globally in the NBA.

Deep dives

The Importance of G League Development

The podcast discusses the importance of utilizing the G League as a valuable development system for future NBA stars. It highlights the rising stars from the G League who showcased their talents and emphasizes the need to structure the G League effectively to nurture talent. The conversation delves into the role of veterans in the G League teams and suggests the idea of exemptions for experienced players transitioning to the G League to enhance player development.

Introduction

2min

Elevating NBA Talent Through the G League

9min

Reflections on Basketball Skills, Support Systems, and Education

5min

Exploring Partnerships, Media, and Building Brands

5min

Evolution of Personal Narratives and Breaking Stereotypes in Media

2min

Evolution of Branding in the NBA

10min

Transforming Financial Literacy through Education and Podcasting

4min

Exploring the Evolution of Social Media Advertising and Celebrity Influencers

4min

The Power of Recording, Cultivating Relationships, and Providing a Platform

3min

In today's Point Forward Friday Business drop, we wanted to continue to elaborate on where the G league has come and where it can potentially go. After another Rising Stars Challenge featured a top-tier showdown, doors continue to open for the G-League's possibilities. Then we continue to talk GROWTH as we sit down with hosts, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, of the Earn Your Leisure Podcast on site of Wharton School's Whitney M. Young Conference. We breakdown the confidence behind business and the influence you share in your respective circles.

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