Let me introduce you to Juan Mendez, the GM of the Montreal Toundra. Our very own pro basketball team from the BSL League. He's a man with a goal and a vision but mainly a man with values. In this episode, he tells us how he set the record for the most points scored by a Canadian in NCAA Division I basketball, eclipsing the mark established by Hall of Famer Steve Nash at Santa Clara. Furthermore, we bring the elephant in the room to the conversation, "Is Montreal going to have its NBA team". Our city is currently in the interest in the expansion plan but let's find out what Juan has to say about this.

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00:02:00 - How would you like to be remembered

00:03:10 - Shop Santé segment

00:04:25 - What is your spirit animal

00:06:23 - Where does your story begins

00:07:05 - ANECDOTE of my early basketball

00:10:27 - What was your biggest ADVERSITY

00:14:01 - Being Canadian in the US is challenging

00:20:05 - Do you have a plan B

00:24:03 - How do you pitch to get funding for a professional sport team

00:29:50 - Montreal TUNDRA it’s a family event

00:34:45 - What is important for the team to be UP

00:35:49 - an NBA team in Montreal

00:37:37 - What is the biggest hurdle for basketball in MONTREAL

00:41:05 - What is your message to the youth

https://youtu.be/BogR-tPsDJE

The Inspiring Journey of a Basketball Team Owner & Why Montreal Needs a Pro Team