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Chris Rivers: From Oakland to the NBA and Now Guiding Young Athletes

Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with Chris Rivers for an in-depth discussion on the transformative impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on college athletes. They explore the challenges and opportunities NIL presents, including contract conflicts and athlete integrity. Rivers shares his journey from Oakland, the importance of personal connections, and his pivotal role in the careers of players like Derrick Rose and Shaun Livingston. They also delve into the pressures faced by young athletes, the changing financial landscape, and the unifying power of sports. Tune in for insightful anecdotes and invaluable lessons from a career in basketball and sports marketing.

Time: 1:19

The Competition Between Adidas, Nike, and Under Armour
Time: 1:25

Just Get Good!
Time: 1:24

The Opportunity To Speak
Time: 0:26

Adversity! And Words Matter

4:00 – Mentors and getting started in Basketball.
5:45 – Oakland, CA.
9:00 – The influence of Chris Rivers’ parents.
10:30 – Basketball For the Love of the Game.
11:00 – Basketball brings us together.
14:30 – The melting pot called basketball.
22:00 – The pressures of being a highly ranked player.
24:00 – The sacrifice of becoming a great player.
27:00 – Parents have changed.
30:00 – Generational wealth.
32:00 – NIL changed the game.
36:00 – Shaun Livingston and the impact.
40.00 – Derrick Rose injury.
43:00 – Competition between Adidas, Nike, and Under Armour.
46:00 – Pursuing the young players for the shoe companies.
49:00 – Best HS player ever? Lebron?
53:00 – Parents need to teach competitiveness.
55:00 – Get better is the answer.
1:00:00 – Opportunities to impact others through speaking.
1:02:00 – Adversity makes us better.