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Thank You Basketball ❤️

For as long as I can remember, I loved the game of basketball.

As I reflect on retiring, I want to share a few thoughts about this beautiful game and thank those who helped me live out some of my dreams. 

No one ever forced me into it, I just always loved it. The freedom to create. So many different ways to handle the ball, pass, and score. As a kid, I played in our unfinished basement for hours every day imagining I was in the NBA. I had dreams of playing in packed arenas and hitting game winning shots. Dreams of playing in the NCAA tournament and in the NBA.

I’m grateful I had parents that pushed me towards those dreams. They didn’t raise us to be afraid of failure, but to set goals, chase them, and who cares if others think they’re unrealistic.

Here’s the truth. After only receiving one D1 offer, I did achieve some great things in basketball. I had a good college career and decent pro career largely built off outworking others. I also didn’t reach the levels I wish I would have and I wrestle with that. Some is because I didn’t perform in moments I needed to, and then some is out of my control with injuries.

I’m not retiring out of necessity. I know the energy it takes both mentally and physically to be my best and I’m not able to give my all to it anymore. I have something else calling my name, something that requires everything from me, and I wake up excited every day like I used to with basketball. That thing is @athletiq_io. I’m excited to share more with you in less than one week.

Basketball took me to Air Force, South Dakota, Texas Tech, Memphis Hustle, Canton Charge, Cleveland Cavaliers, Raptors 905, Mexico City Capitanes, New York Knicks, Unicaja Malaga (Spain), Chemnitz 99ers (Germany), Besiktas, Darussafaka, Samsun (Turkey), Trento (Italy), New Zealand Breakers, Quebradillas, and Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico).

I have many people to thank. First, my wife, Sophia. Sophia, you came into my life at a tough time and still loved me after watching me play terribly in Summer League lol. I loved being able to see you in the stands for every game and I loved celebrating the great games with you.

Everyone who made it possible ➡️
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Sleep when I’m dead #STRYVE🏁
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That’s a wrap on Summer 2026. Grateful for every athlete who trusted us this offseason. Time to let the work show this season. 💪🏀 #SpearTrainingCenter #NBA #BasketballTraining #PlayerDevelopment #Offseason
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