Welcome back and welcome Dwayne Bacon to the show for an honest and inspiring conversation about his basketball journey. From growing up in Lakeland and locking in on hoops at Oak Hill to the influence of Austin Rivers on Florida basketball, Bacon shares his rise through high school and college recruitment. He opens up about his time at Florida State, returning for his sophomore year, and making the leap to the NBA. Dwayne reflects on hanging with Michael Jordan, playing alongside Kemba Walker, and battling depression before reinventing himself overseas—culminating in an MVP season. The episode wraps with rapid-fire questions and laughs.

Welcome back and welcome Dwayne Bacon to the show for an honest and inspiring conversation about his basketball journey. From growing up in Lakeland and locking in on hoops at Oak Hill to the influence of Austin Rivers on Florida basketball, Bacon shares his rise through high school and college recruitment. He opens up about his time at Florida State, returning for his sophomore year, and making the leap to the NBA. Dwayne reflects on hanging with Michael Jordan, playing alongside Kemba Walker, and battling depression before reinventing himself overseas&mdash;culminating in an MVP season. The episode wraps with rapid-fire questions and laughs.

Run Your Race is the ultimate intersection of basketball and business. Theo and AJ will take their listeners on a journey through stories of tragedy and triumph while shedding light on how they both have been able to stay around the game they love. These two lifelong friends bring their explosive dynamic centerstage thanks to their knowledge of the league and infectious energy.

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Dwayne Bacon | CRAZY Michael Jordan Stories, Coming Up in Florida, Battling Depression Overseas

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Theo welcomes Wesley for a deep dive into his 17-year professional basketball journey. He reflects on his upbringing, early development, and the lessons that shaped him as a player. Wesley walks through the college recruitment process, choosing Marquette, and how EYBL helped sharpen his game. He breaks down the reality of NBA-level competition, draft night emotions, and the overseas opportunities that kept his career alive. The conversation highlights his NBA breakthrough, guarding some of the game’s biggest legends, and memorable Portland teams. The episode delivers rare insight into longevity, adaptability, and surviving at the highest level of basketball.

Theo welcomes Wesley for a deep dive into his 17-year professional basketball journey. He reflects on his upbringing, early development, and the lessons that shaped him as a player. Wesley walks through the college recruitment process, choosing Marquette, and how EYBL helped sharpen his game. He breaks down the reality of NBA-level competition, draft night emotions, and the overseas opportunities that kept his career alive. The conversation highlights his NBA breakthrough, guarding some of the game&rsquo;s biggest legends, and memorable Portland teams. The episode delivers rare insight into longevity, adaptability, and surviving at the highest level of basketball.

Wesley Matthews | 17-Year NBA Vet, From Lowest Pay to 5-Year Deal, Guarding Kobe, Playing with Bron

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Theo welcomes Pierre for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about his basketball journey. He opens up about his upbringing, hooping in Vegas, and the injuries that shaped his path. Pierre reflects on choosing a college, his time at Baylor, and the mentality that defined his senior season. He takes us through draft night, the tough period that followed, and the ongoing battle with injuries. Pierre discusses finding his game again in Dallas, his overseas journey, and the surreal experience of seeing Luka dominate in Europe before closing the show with rapid-fire questions that reveal who he is on and off the court.

Theo welcomes Pierre for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about his basketball journey. He opens up about his upbringing, hooping in Vegas, and the injuries that shaped his path. Pierre reflects on choosing a college, his time at Baylor, and the mentality that defined his senior season. He takes us through draft night, the tough period that followed, and the ongoing battle with injuries. Pierre discusses finding his game again in Dallas, his overseas journey, and the surreal experience of seeing Luka dominate in Europe before closing the show with rapid-fire questions that reveal who he is on and off the court.

Pierre Jackson | Drafted and Sent Overseas, Balling All Over The World, Playing Luka in Europe

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Theo welcomes Michael Beasley for an honest, unfiltered conversation about his life on and off the court. Beas reflects on being out of the NBA, the criticism around 1-on-1 play, and his PG County roots. He opens up about the “weed” and “thug” stigmas, growing up with KD, and choosing Kansas State. Beasley relives leaving college, draft night, and adjusting to a new NBA crowd while trouble continued to follow him. He talks Miami, hating his time in Minnesota, losing his mother, and ultimately accepting life after the league. The episode closes with Big 3 talk and “We Them Fruits.”

Theo welcomes Michael Beasley for an honest, unfiltered conversation about his life on and off the court. Beas reflects on being out of the NBA, the criticism around 1-on-1 play, and his PG County roots. He opens up about the &ldquo;weed&rdquo; and &ldquo;thug&rdquo; stigmas, growing up with KD, and choosing Kansas State. Beasley relives leaving college, draft night, and adjusting to a new NBA crowd while trouble continued to follow him. He talks Miami, hating his time in Minnesota, losing his mother, and ultimately accepting life after the league. The episode closes with Big 3 talk and &ldquo;We Them Fruits.&rdquo;

Michael Beasley | #2 Pick, "Thug" Stigma, Battles with KD, Trouble in Miami, Losing Millions

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Dwayne Bacon | CRAZY Michael Jordan Stories, Coming Up in Florida, Battling Depression Overseas

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