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(EP#97)

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“Chris”:

Chris Babb’s basketball journey took him from Penn State and Iowa State to the NBA. After going undrafted in 2013, he made his mark with the Maine Red Claws, earned his opportunity with the Boston Celtics, and went on to build a long career playing across Europe.

In this episode, Chris looks back on the draft process, his D-League-to-NBA transition, and adapting to life and basketball in Europe. We also talk about his decision to retire, the mental health challenges he faced throughout his career, and how he’s approaching the next chapter: coaching.

Topics:
00:00 Intro 
3:00 NBA memories & mindset
7:40 Decision to go to Europe
12:05 Rookie & Euro experience
16:00 Cultural experiences
23:45 Mental Health journey
31:30 Retirement & New Identity
42:00 ProBallers.com
45:40 Impact from other coaches
49:00 “Must” for coaches
53:00 Assistant Coach Lessons
1:02:20 Scouting reports & Information
1:10:21 ATOs

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