In this episode, we sit down with special guest Jeff Garrett to discuss the challenges of balancing life as professional athletes with family commitments. From missing key milestones like birthdays and holidays to navigating long stretches away from home, we share personal journeys of sacrifice and growth. We also reflect on preseason training, the excitement of upcoming games, and the importance of building strong bonds with teammates.

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Timestamps:

00:00:03 Introduction & Preseason Challenges 00:00:45 League Schedule & Structure Changes 00:02:24 Guest Introduction - Jeff Garrett Jr. 00:03:24 Sponsorship Mention - Dean and David 00:07:13 Jeff Garrett’s Background - Growing Up in Alabama 00:11:03 Impact of Traveling & Basketball on Life Perspective 00:15:36 Balancing Professional and Personal Life 00:18:09 Fatherhood & Sacrifices 00:34:55 Career Reflections & Aspirations 00:45:46 Personal Preferences - Rapid-Fire Questions 00:52:05 Concluding Remarks & Call to Action

In this episode, Dre shares his preseason journey, from intense training sessions in a sauna-like gym to dry needling therapy, while reflecting on the excitement of a new team lineup. We also discuss summer adventures and Olympic highlights.

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Join us and Ous for a deep talk about his basketball career across different countries and the challenges of raising a family in diverse environments. Tune in for candid reflections on balancing career demands with family life and the significance of staying connected and supportive in relationships.

We also discuss nutrition, fasting, and dietary strategies and take a nostalgic flashback to 2000s movies and music!