{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SportsEpreneur","title":"Gordon Hayward | NBA Stories, FORM Basketball, and Youth Sports Today","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e2fa502a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3073,"description":"What happens when an NBA All-Star hangs up his jersey? In this episode of The Sports Backdrop, Eric connects with Gordon Hayward, a former player for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder. Now an entrepreneur and family man, Gordon shares his perspective on what it means to move on from professional sports and enter a new chapter of life, including his latest ventures like FORM, a basketball training tool that’s changing how young players learn to shoot.\nGordon keeps it real about life after basketball, staying in shape, youth sports, the college game, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Gordon Hayward is such a genuine and relatable guest. He speaks his mind, shares great insights, and has a clear passion for helping the next generation improve their shot. It was a privilege to have him on the podcast. Thank you, Gordon, for your time, inspiration, and stories.\nWhat Gordon Hayward and I Discuss:\n\nLife After the NBA: How Gordon stays active with tennis, golf, and fitness\nThe Power of Relationships: His connection with Paul George\nFORM: The story behind Gordon’s training tool and how it’s helping kids master shooting fundamentals.\nGordon Hayward on Youth Sports Today: Youth sports have lost their way, there are too many games, and the focus needs to go back to skill development.\nMental Health in Sports: Gordon shares the emotional toll of a major injury, self-doubt, and social media as a pro athlete.\nCollege Basketball and the Transfer Portal: How NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping college sports—and what that means for athletes.\nNBA Media Deals: What the league’s $76 billion media deal says about the future of basketball.\nIndependent Media and Podcasts: How independent studios, podcasts, and engaged audiences are the new media.\n\nConnect with Gordon Hayward & FORM:\nInstagram: @gordonhayward\nX: @gordonhayward\nFORM products: BasketballForm.com\nFORM YouTube: @formbasketballtrainer\nFORM X: @formbasketball\nNotice to Quit...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xnVD5lo-InuYCbkJy3t8DMot3yiB7IaPdbxc-_U877w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ3/ZWU3NzBiYjAwZWQ3/NGI3MTAyNjY3NDQz/YTc3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}