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Mo Williams: A Journey From Player to Coach

One of the nation’s best high school point guards, a national collegiate freshman of the year, a 15-year NBA player, and a world champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mo discusses his journey and the obstacles he overcame to achieve his goals.

Time: 0:57

Catching the eye of the big guys
Time: 0:59

"Every time I looked up, you were there"
Time: 1:37

Handling hard situations
Time: 0:56

Coach's Question

Coach Gottfried and Mo Williams:

2:21 – Transitioning from troublemaker to focused athlete and student.
7:53 – Expressing gratitude to Coach Gottfried for a strong relationship and coaching mentorship.
15:18 – Coach stresses earning a starting position, not making false promises.
19:50 – Mo regrets leaving for the NBA draft and missing out on the team’s success.
25:38 – College requires communication, teamwork, and independence.
28:11 – Rookie Year stories.
35:29 – Struggle with his career, but bounced back with the Clippers.
42:48 – Overcoming distractions, shifting mindset, and rigorous workouts.
47:12 – Tight game with intense pressure and significance of every possession.
50:29 – Winning championships brings a special, fulfilling feeling.
55:40 – “How do today’s players compare to past generations?”
1:00:15 – Integrity, confidence, and respect are the keys to success.