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FIBA Player Travis Reed's Wild International Basketball Journey

Author
Ashley Marie
Published
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://malibashentertainment.com/2025/08/23/the-untold-reality-of-international-basketball-travis-reeds-journey-from-1700-to-25k-a-month/

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From $1,700 to $25K a Month: FIBA Player Travis Reed's Wild International Basketball Journey

Guest: Travis Reed - Professional International Basketball Player & Host of "An Athlete's Journey" Podcast

Think you know what it's like to play professional basketball? Think again.

In this eye-opening episode, host Ashley Marie sits down with FIBA player Travis Reed to uncover the raw reality of playing basketball internationally. From armed guards in Colombia to riding bikes to practice in Holland on $1,700 a month, Travis shares stories that will completely change how you view professional sports abroad.

What You'll Discover:

  • Playing in locked, outdoor gyms during thunderstorms with fans lighting car flares
  • How he survived by eating chicken and rice every day to save money
  • Getting cut from teams mid-flight and rebuilding from scratch
  • The truth about European contracts that can disappear overnight
  • Missing paychecks for months when team sponsors back out
  • How Travis climbed from $1,700/month to nearly $25,000/month at his peak
  • Mental strategies that kept him focused when teammates were quitting
  • Why NBA players like Patrick Beverly and PJ Tucker got their start overseas

About Travis:

About Travis Reed:

Travis Reed played professional basketball internationally for 10 years across Colombia, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, France, and Belgium. He won 5 championships and was named MVP multiple times. Now he hosts "An Athlete's Journey" podcast and is writing a book about his overseas experiences.

Connect with Travis: Instagram @TravisWReed | Podcast: "An Athlete's Journey" https://www.aathletesjourney.com/

A must-listen for anyone considering international sports, interested in career transitions, or who loves authentic sports stories.


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