621: Matt Barnes | Former NBA Player's Life Changing Call from Kobe

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One conversation could change the whole trajectory of your life. That was certainly the story for former NBA player Matt Barnes. Matt was in the NBA for 14 seasons, drafted in 2002 and won a NBA Championship in 2017.

Growing up, facing hardships and racial prejudice was a big part of Matt’s life. Having an affinity for sports, he worked hard and trained up and became the man he is today. He inspires many not only through his athletic career but also his podcast, All the Smoke, and his work with his non-profit, Athletes vs. Cancer, where he partners with other athletes and celebrities to promote early detection and other preventive measures. 

Dive right into this special episode and learn more about this former NBA’s life changing call from Kobe.

Things you will learn in this episode: 

[00:01 - 05:15] Opening Segment 

I introduce today’s guest, Matt Barnes

Matt shares his background

Living in California

Growing up with drug addicted parents

Navigating racism 

Gaining acceptance through sports

Dealing with labels

Learning to fit in any room 

[05:16 - 19:33] Mastering the Mental Game

Matt’s thoughts on parenthood

Everything was trial and error 

Seeing the effects of drugs and sickness

Having the Cannabis talk

Making sure kids hear it from YOU first

Matt’s experience growing up

Matt talks about the moment he began pursuing the NBA

Realizing the natural talent

Working harder in college 

Making it in any big league

Dealing with being cut 

The game is 90% mental

It’s the mental game that made Kobe and LeBron tick

Focusing on being a start in your own role

The importance of understanding the long game

You have the tools, don’t give up too early

Top 3 most memorable moments in the league

Making it 

The moment of finding his footing

Taking the NBA experience into the business world

[19:34 - 28:42] Former NBA's Life Changing Call from Kobe

Matt’s relationship with Kobe

Starting into the league with Kobe

The goal is to guard this guy

The Ball Fake

The call that changed everything 

Setting the scene of the interview

Getting the call from Kobe

Invited to be a Laker

From competitors to brothers 

Hanging out off the court 

Breaking the walls down 

Seeing the other side of a person

Matt tells a story of Kobe

Wanting people to know you beyond the sport

A word from our sponsor

[28:43 - 36:06] From the Court to the Business World

Matt talks about stepping into the business world 

Getting in late in the game

Getting his kids into the podcast space 

Networking with me at an event

Deciding to make smart investments

Only the things you believe in 

Hopping on and increasing value

What’s coming next for Matt

Disrupting your space 

Focusing on investments

[36:07 - 42:37] Closing Segment

How relationships led Matt to success in the business space

The ability to connect dots

Examples of partnerships and team ups 

All about who you know

Surround yourself with people smarter than you

How to engage with Matt

Links below

Final words 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“It was another humbling experience, you know, but like I said, it really made me hungrier. Like, I know… what do I need to work on what I need to do to get there? So that's really kind of where I developed my work ethic.” - Matt Barnes

“What people don't understand is once you get to that top level, whatever sport it is, or whatever profession it is, 90% of the game is mental.” - Matt Barnes

“We went from like teammates and respected competitors to two brothers, because we would hang out all the time off the court.” - Matt Barnes

“You have to disrupt whatever space you're in to really kind of make any money or any noise.” - Matt Barnes

Resources Mentioned:

https://athletesvscancer.com/ 

All the Smoke Podcast

Connect with Matt on Twitter and Instagram. 

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