American Ballers Beyond The Court American Ballers Beyond The Court

In this episode, North Carolina great and former NBA Rookie of The Year Phil Ford talks about his career. He talks about playing sports early in his life in North Carolina, and making the decision to play basketball for Hall of Fame coach Dean Smith. He talks about his legendary career at North Carolina, and also being apart of and winning a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic games. He discusses his NBA career being selected 2nd overall in the 1978 NBA Draft, winning Rookie of The Year, and being a part of the great Kansas City Kings teams. He also discusses life after basketball, him going back to Carolina to coach under Dean Smith, and also getting the opportunity to coach in the NBA. 

In this episode, former NBA and European basketball player, and President of Crowder Financial Group Corey Crowder talks about family, his career, business, and the importance of fathers being in their kids lives. Corey talks about growing up in Carrollton, Georgia playing football as a first love. He discusses what led him to choose basketball as a path instead of football and how that shaped his life. He talks about his family, and kids including his son NBA player Jae Crowder and the importance of not being a sports dad. Corey also discusses his business and the message that he shares with his clients and others about the importance of finances and doing the right things with your money. 

In this episode, former processional basketball player and owner of Strength N Motion International George "Gee" Gervin Jr. talks about his life growing up, and about his business career. Gee talks about how it was growing up being the son of Hall of Fame Basketball player George Gervin, and the obstacles that he went through as a player. He talks about his time at the University of Houston playing for Hall of Fame player Clyde Drexler, and how he was received by the city of Houston during that time. He discusses his journey playing overseas, his post playing career as the owner of Strength N Motion developing players, and coaching in Ice Cubes Big 3 League. 

In this episode, former NBA veteran, and the new Director of Player Development for the University of Houston Men's Basketball program Anthony Goldwire talks about his life and career. He talks about his upbringing in West Palm Beach, Florida and the hurdles that he had to go through as a young man. He talks about his success at Suncoast High school including going 36-0 and being a State champion. He would earn a scholarship to the University of Houston and lead the Cougars to the NIT tournament. He talks about being drafted by the Phoenix Suns but would start his professional career in the CBA. After a successful CBA career he would play in the NBA, and then became a coach in the NBA. He credits his success to his father and his family that kept him on the right path to make him the man he is today.

In this episode, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame player, and NBA and ABA Legend Artis Gilmore talks about his upbringing in the south to becoming an ABA and NBA player. He talks about picking cotton at a young age, and that giving him motivation to be great later in life. He talks about his experience playing in the ABA and NBA, and having battles with the top big men in both leagues. He also discusses the importance of family, and how they played a role in his career and post career. 

In this episode, Owner of Sutaria Training & Fitness, and trainer to NBA and NFL athletes Jay Sutaria talks about his upbringing, and why he became a trainer. He talks about his facility being a family atmosphere and making sure that he always stays humble during the process. He also talks about his relationship with NBA Champion and NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, how they met, as well as other relationships that he has with his clients.