EPISODE 3: Overseas Basketball Expectations VS Reality – W/ Special Guest Pro Basketball Player, Nick Evans

EPISODE 3: Expectation VS Reality Overseas Basketball – W/ Special Guest Pro Basketball Player, Nick Evans

 

In this episode we discuss expectations versus reality when it come to playing basketball overseas. We talk about what you should expect as a rookie coming in and how you can leverage your opportunities to earn you top dollars playing internationally as a vet. Our guest, international pro basketball player, Nick Evans shares his story coming in as a rookie; his expectations and experiences as a vet and how he’s handling the industry challenges in the wake up Covid-19.

 

 

⏱TIMESTAMPS

09:43 ⇢Nick Evans talks about his basketball upbringing and playing with some NBA greats like Derrick Rose ⇢

16:55 ⇢ Nick Evans talks about transitioning to pro basketball and playing under Coach Joe Salerno of the Island Storm in NBL Canada ⇢

21:22 ⇢ We get into the topic of “EXPECTATIONS VERSUS REALITY” when it comes to playing basketball overseas and why it’s important to focus on opportunity early in your career rather than the money. Nick also touches on his personal experiences dealing with contract deals, agents and locations ⇢

 

 

 

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