Lessons for Life and Business
When I think about the principles that matter most for life after sports, leading beyond the court is always near the top of the list. As athletes, we spend years operating inside structure. There’s a schedule. There’s accountability. There’s a scoreboard. Your responsibilities are defined, and your performance is measured. For a long time, that…
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When I look back on starting Future Foundation with my wife, DeeDee, and my sister, Qaadirah, in 2001, our mission remains unchanged. We saw students with remarkable talents who simply needed consistent support and someone who believed in them. What began as an after-school program for just 15 students in some of Atlanta’s most underfunded…
My journey from player to coach to community leader has been shaped by countless moments big and small, and the lessons I learned are not confined to the basketball court. They’ve spilled over into every aspect of my life and my work within the community. Hard work, perseverance, teamwork, confidence, and leadership are five qualities…
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When people ask me how I’ve gotten to this point in my life and career, all I can say is, “I am a product of everyone who’s helped me.” That is the absolute truth. I believe in the power of community and how doing for others and others doing for you is how we move…
We’ve been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Future Foundation this year. What started as an idea among my wife, Delicia, my sister, Qaddirah, and myself to help kids from our old elementary school get more academic assistance has turned into a strong, mission-driven Foundation that provides a wide range of services to Atlanta youth…
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The older I get, the more I like to reflect back on the memories I’ve had and the lessons I’ve learned from growing up. One of the biggest was the example that my parents set for me about community service. It’s what has driven my own passion for philanthropy in my life today. My parents…
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