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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