Austin Rivers on Podcasting as an Active NBA Player and Life as a Role Player in the League | Real Ones
Sep 25, 2023
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NBA veteran and podcast host Austin Rivers discusses balancing being an active player and hosting a podcast, the importance of finding the right situation in the league, and the struggles of being a role player. The hosts also share heartwarming encounters with fans and express gratitude for their fathers. Additionally, they express frustrations with the Oakland/Las Vegas/LA Raiders and disappointment in Bill Simmons.
Hosting a podcast while being an active NBA player requires careful balance and navigation.
Finding the right situation and team can greatly increase the chances of securing a guaranteed contract later in an NBA player's career.
Deep dives
Real One of the Week: Bruv from Barcelona
This week's real one of the week goes to Bruv from Barcelona, who showed support for the podcast and recognized Mallory Rubin in the hotel. Shout out to Bruv from Barcelona for being a dedicated listener.
Real One of the Week: Raja's Dad
This week's real one of the week goes to Raja's dad, Roger Bell. Raja appreciates his father for being a role model, a source of motivation, and for embodying the values of sacrifice and professionalism. Happy birthday to Raja's dad!
Logan and Raja are joined by NBA veteran Austin Rivers to talk about navigating the balance between being an active player and hosting his own podcast and to discuss his life as a journeyman in the league (1:00). Next, they unpack what he said about trying to land a guaranteed contract later in your career as a pro and why the right situation is so important (27:00). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (43:00).
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