Ep27 - This WNBA Legend overcame her mental health struggles to become a GOAT (HBSML)

Published: Nov. 30, 2020, 1 a.m.

Nikki Teasley joined the HBSML Podcast for a memorable weekend! We had our very first annual basketball camp, and it was a huge success. Immediately following, we record an episode with her that delivered a power message on mental health and perseverance. There's so much to this story, and we cannot wait for you to dive in!  

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SHOW NOTES 

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1:55 Nikki Teasley introduction 

2:34 First annual HBSML Basketball camp 

6:00 They wouldn't let me play but one day they did and I gave the guys buckets 

8:45 Playing for the boys and girls club team and going to play AAU 

10:10 None of my brothers can beat me 

12:40 When did you first start feeling like you were cold 

15:28 When did you start getting recruited (every college in the country was calling) 

20:10 Make life decisions with your heart 

22:48 I went through depression at North Carolina 

26:00 Staying great is tough 

27:28 How long were you depressed 

31:25 What led to your depression 

34:10 I left the tar heels and went back home to work construction 

36:22 When did you become a WNBA prospect 

37:45 Basketball never hurt me, but people have  

40:00 I got drafted 5th overall 

42:00 Playing with Lisa Leslie as a rookie 

43:50 My team would beat Candace Parker's team 

45:00 Winning a championship my rookie year 

49:15 Winning all-star game MVP  

50:15 Lisa Leslie called you the female Magic Johnson  

54:40 WNBA Players need to get paid more money 

58:03 Have the WNBA play before the NBA like JV/Varsity 

1:02:55 How are you helping your 14 AAU teams 

1:06:45 Social Justice in America  

1:15:15 Family keeps me going  

1:19:36 People fear what they don't understand 

1:22:05 Ball signing

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