Dos and D #90 - Chris Anstey - Life In The NBA Spotlight
Chris Anstey is a former pro basketball player, whose 17 year career included stints in Russia, Spain and playing for the Chicago Bulls & Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
He is a 2-time Olympian, World Champion and World Championship MVP. Chris also played for the Melbourne Tigers, South East Melbourne Magic, and Victoria Titans in the Australian NBL. He retired as a 2-time Championship winning captain and MVP, with 3 NBL titles to his name and later became the Melbourne Tigers head coach in 2012.
Chris' pathway is unique and unlike many who do make it to the big time in basketball, he only discovered his basketball talent by accident. With tennis being his original number 1 sport code of choice.
Chris shares the journey to being drafted to the NBA and what it was like playing in the league including travelling and what their hectic schedule consisted of on the road.
He opened up about the pressure of playing for the Bulls after the Jordan era of success and the reality around earning huge money but still feeling unfulfilled in life.
We got to pick Chris' brain on how important it is for athletes at all levels to celebrate the wins as well as gathering together after the losses. He shared with us a couple of post match non negotiable traditions that helped create a winning culture.
Chris spoke from the heart on numerous other points including why we must let go of the term ‘retirement’ when a professional athlete leaves his or her profession as a pro athlete.
He shared his battles away from the court including a marriage break up and the harsh realities that come with going through a divorce.
It was incredibly raw and we were blown away by his vulnerability. If you're a basketball fan or not, you are going to love this amazing conversation with the legend that is Chris Anstey.
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