Pro Athlete — Backcourt

“Going to college and not playing knowing I could contribute in a game but not being able to, it was a lot to handle.” The Basketball Journey of Trevon Scott.

Trevon Scott’s journey to professional basketball began in the heart of Georgia, where a close-knit family and rural surroundings instilled in him the discipline and resilience needed to chase his dreams. Despite facing the challenge of standing out in a small town where basketball was not the primary sport, Scott’s unwavering determination and the support of his family and community fuelled his path to the NBA. From redshirting in college to achieving milestones in the G League and NBA, Scott’s story is one of overcoming doubt and proving that with hard work and faith, anything is possible.

"I Always Knew I Could Become A Professional Athlete, I Just Didn't Know How"... The Basketball Story Of Christopher Miller.

Christopher Miller is a professional athlete and trainer in hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes. Miller launched his own company called Millervision, where he mentors young athletes on how to take the next step to their basketball careers. While Miller has accomplished a lot in his professional career, how did he get to this point of mentoring young athletes and being a professional athlete?

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"I Was Doubted At A Young Age, But I Never Let It Define Me..." The Basketball Story Of Jamal Ray

Jamal Ray grew up in a rough neighbourhood, only having his family and sports as a way to escape. As a young kid, Ray would play football in a minor league where he always felt he could make it to the pros. However, as he got older, he started to appreciate basketball a lot more and decided to practice with his friends. He at first saw basketball as just a fun sport until one day, something shifted his mentality towards the game.

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"Without My Family, I Wouldn't Be Where I Am At Today..." Joel Kindred's Journey To Basketball

Joel Kindred growing up had nothing but love from his family. As a young kid, his older brothers and mother would constantly motivate him to be the best person he can possibly be. However, how did the basketball dream begin?

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"I Set A Goal For Myself To Make My Family Proud..." The Inspiring Story Of Meshack Lufile.

Meshack Lufile was introduced to sports before he gained consciousness. Growing up in Burlington Ontario with his three other brothers, Meshack was introduced to hard work and diligence at a young age. These early teachings that he received allowed him to develop work ethic while also finding motivation. However, where did this all begin?

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The Icon That Was Gone Too Soon...

January 26.2020 was a tragic day to not just sports fans, but the entire world. Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and 7 others have tragically passed away in a helicopter crash that shook the world with pain and sadness.

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Computers Was Always A Hobby But Basketball Is My Passion. The incredible story of Alex Johnson.

Alex Johnson was born in York Dale, Toronto, Ontario with the ambition of becoming a computer engineer. However, one day, an incident happened in his life that forever changed his life.

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The Decision That Changed Everything, The Story Of Alex Campbell.

Growing up in Brampton Ontario, Alex Campbell has many dreams to becoming successful. He had all kinds of ideas until one day after school, he witnessed something that forever changed his life.

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