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Lead Beyond the Court: Why Civic Engagement Matters After the Game

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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Filed Under: Athletics, Education, Life Lessons, Paying It Forward Tagged With: athlete development beyond sports, athlete transition principles, civic engagement for athletes, community impact for athletes, giving back after sports, leadership beyond the court, life after sports leadership

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Abdur-Rahim

You might know me as a former NBA athlete. During my 12-year career as a pro athlete, I played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Sacramento Kings. I was also a member of the U.S. Olympics Men’s Basketball Team that won gold in 2000.

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