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Ep. 171 - Finding Your Coach: A Conversation with Thurl Bailey

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NBA legend Thurl "Big T" Bailey knows what it means to bounce back. In this inspiring episode, he opens up about being told he’d never make it in basketball—and how that rejection fueled his journey from junior high benchwarmer to first-round NBA draft pick.

Bailey shares the three life-changing questions he was asked at an Italian border crossing—questions that now guide his approach to purpose, recovery, and resilience:

- Where are you coming from?

- What is your purpose?

- What is your destination?

Through powerful stories of overcoming setbacks, supporting teammates through addiction, and finding meaning beyond the court, Bailey reveals the keys to lasting transformation: consistency, connection, and believing in yourself even when others don’t.

Whether you’re facing your own challenges, supporting someone in recovery, or searching for your “why,” this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Discover how to find your coach, rewrite your story, and build a life that matters—on and off the court.

Tune in for an unforgettable conversation with one of basketball’s most thoughtful voices.

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NBA legend Thurl "Big T" Bailey knows what it means to bounce back. In this inspiring episode, he opens up about being told he’d never make it in basketball—and how that rejection fueled his journey from junior high benchwarmer to first-round NBA draft pick.

Bailey shares the three life-changing questions he was asked at an Italian border crossing—questions that now guide his approach to purpose, recovery, and resilience:

- Where are you coming from?

- What is your purpose?

- What is your destination?

Through powerful stories of overcoming setbacks, supporting teammates through addiction, and finding meaning beyond the court, Bailey reveals the keys to lasting transformation: consistency, connection, and believing in yourself even when others don’t.

Whether you’re facing your own challenges, supporting someone in recovery, or searching for your “why,” this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Discover how to find your coach, rewrite your story, and build a life that matters—on and off the court.

Tune in for an unforgettable conversation with one of basketball’s most thoughtful voices.

  continue reading

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