Host Mike DeMars speaks with God Shammgod, a former member of the Providence College men's basketball player, who is currently the Director of Player Development with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, about how old he was when he first started playing basketball (
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1:25), how he became such a prolific ball handler (
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2:48), the creation of his signature move, "The Shammgod" (
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4:10), why he chose to attend Providence College (
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4:52), which BIG EAST team did he look forward to competing against (
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5:34) the mindset of the 1996-1997 Friars' team as they headed into the Elite Eight matchup with Arizona in the NCAA Tournament (
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6:19), looking back in hindsight what play would he have called for the last possession in regulation against Arizona (
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7:07), keeping in-touch with his Friar teammates (
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7:26), what he learned while playing overseas (
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8:40), why it was important to come back to Providence College to get his degree (
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9:07), the difference between coaching college student-athletes and working with NBA players (
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10:38), why Bryce Cotton isn't playing in the NBA (
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12:16), what it's like to work for Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban (
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13:44), what current NBA player remind him of himself (
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15:16) the difference between NBA players now and when he entered the league (
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16:53), his feelings on getting his own signature basketball shoe and how he is partnering with Puma to help communities in New York City (
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18:55), what his dream job would be ten years in the future and how kids can work in basketball even if they are not an NBA player (
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20:53), and what he thinks is the best thing about being a Friar (
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23:42).
Featuring: God Shammgod
Host: Mike DeMars