JOHN SALLEY | Hard Work, Building Skills and Why Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect

John Salley (@johnsalley) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1986 to 2000. He was a four-time NBA champion, winning titles with the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Salley was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1964 and attended Georgia Tech, where he played college basketball. He was selected by the Pistons in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft and went on to play for a number of teams during his career, including the Pistons, Bulls, Lakers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Panathinaikos.

After retiring from basketball, Salley has remained active in the sports world as a television commentator and has also pursued a career in acting. He has appeared in a number of movies and television shows, including "Bad Boys II," "He Got Game," and "The Jamie Foxx Show." Salley is also a vegan and has been an advocate for plant-based living and animal rights.

What Travis and John discussed:

•  John’s early career playing basketball in New York at a young age.
•  Why John thinks hard work creates talent and how your body transforms from practicing
• The most important skill of all is to learn how to build skills
• Debuting with the Detroit Pistons and not scoring for the first 15 games.
• Why do parents need to view their kids as human beings and not as children?
• Mental health in sports, becoming a TV commentator and a lot more.

In this podcast episode, John Salley shares his journey from his early days playing basketball in New York to his successful career in the NBA, winning four championships with the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses the importance of hard work in developing talent and shares insights on his experience debuting with the Pistons and not scoring for the first 15 games. Salley also touches on the importance of mental health in sports and his transition to a career in television commentary. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on parenting and the need to view children as human beings. Tune in to hear more from this accomplished athlete and actor.

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