Trae Young got emotional talking about his 16-year-old brother Timothy. "He never asked for these expectations. I worked my ass off to set the bar high, not only for him, but for a lot of kids. But he's my brother, so he's looked at differently." youtu.be/BQhLsQCzxtU

“As much as NY says F* You Trae after the game, that’s fine…I wish they played us on Christmas because I would love to spoil their Christmas every year.” The 4x NBA All Star @TheTraeYoung has embraced being the @TheGarden villain but despite @nyknicks fans hating on Ice Trae, he roots for the underdogs and gives unique insight into the NBA finals between NY and @spurs and breaks down the sides… Full conversation streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube #basketball #nba #podcast @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

The @thepivot x @MEACSports for Football Media Day is a huge win for the conference as a whole. Not only does this expand the conference's visibility, but it also offers an opportunity to introduce it to an audience that may not follow MEAC football but who tune in because of the platform. What I love about @Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder @FredTaylorMade is that they do the research on who they are interviewing. They bring a level of knowledge that not only transcends the field but also extends beyond it. The level of storytelling they bring into the sports space is exemplary. Because of this, the opportunity shouldn't stop at Media Day. Imagine a season-long Pivot x MEAC series featuring student-athletes, coaches, alumni & NFL legends connected to each school. And also partnering with us at @HBCUNightly to bring it all together. Every school has stories worth telling — storytelling drives engagement, recruiting, partnerships, NIL & brand value. And if you need a producer for it, I'm your girl lol. But in all seriousness, this feels like a great first step with being creative & innovative from the conference office.

“I just wanted to leave a certain way…not like they just shipped me to Washington.” @TheTraeYoung Trae Young breaks his silence on his move from @ATLHawks to @WashWizards -What transpired and how it all went down…he reveals which of his trades was more surprising and why— Draft night or the most recent…🏀 youtu.be/BQhLsQCzxtU Basketball is a business, full episode out now on all audio platforms and @youtube #nba #basketball #trade #podcast @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

“This is the most slept on I’ve been in my whole life” @TraeYoung has never been the biggest or the strongest. What he’s always been is underestimated. Every stop along the way, he’s answered doubt with production. Now the questions are louder than they’ve ever been, and the only response he cares about is his play. He’s embracing the challenge of changing things in Washington. And if he succeeds? What will they say then? @Thepivot on @youtube & streaming #ThePivot #TraeYoung #WashingtonWizards #NBA #SleptOn youtu.be/BQhLsQCzxtU

The Knicks are playing the Spurs, but don’t worry @TheTraeYoung still hearing it from fans at MSG youtu.be/BQhLsQCzxtU New Episode out now 🎬

“Regardless of what people think of me, I know who I am and let my play talk for me.” @TheTraeYoung We sit down with 4x NBA All Star, one of basketball’s most talked-about and misunderstood stars for a conversation that goes far beyond the headlines. From Oklahoma roots and the pressures of being a basketball prodigy, to draft night and the trade that fueled his competitive fire, Trae Young breaks his silence. He reflects on coming up the NBA ranks, being slept on, insight into @jalenbrunson1 & @swipathefox embracing the villain role, turning Madison Square Garden’s hostility into motivation and reveals the heartbreak surrounding Atlanta’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Trae also sets the record straight on his departure from the Hawks, shares how his move to Washington came together, and explains why this next chapter means so much to him. Most importantly, he reveals the man behind the player—speaking candidly about family, brotherhood, criticism, resilience, and the truth behind some of the biggest narratives surrounding his career. youtu.be/BQhLsQCzxtU Raw. Honest. Unfiltered. Don’t miss one of Trae’s most personal conversations yet. Full episode streaming now on all audio platforms and @youtube @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder #TraeYoung #NBA #Basketball #Podcast

“That right there told me, they can beat anybody” #mondaymotivation John Starks may bleed blue and orange but his vision was crystal clear when he shared what he told @jalenbrunson1 and became even more certain when he watched the @nyknicks play @spurs back in the season, and saying- with that type of team chemistry and leadership- they can beat anyone. Game 3 back in NY🗽#nba #ny #knicks #spurs @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

“I love Jalen. I tell his dad, I don’t know what you did but you did an outstanding job of getting him to be great. Because he is great.” Patrick Ewing From one NY legend to the present…Patrick Ewing knows the heartbeat of the @nyknicks pumps with each diehard fan but the tone is set with leadership from @jalenbrunson1 🏀 Game 3, madness at the Garden tonight!

"That was a little forearm right there.. I've seen you do a lot worse than that @KendrickPerkins" ~ @QRich #PMSFinals

“I want my Thank you!” I know it may sound irrational, but rude people get on my nerves. If I hold the door, say thank you. If I let you off the plane before me—even though you’re three rows behind me—say thank you. If I move out of your way and say, “Excuse me,” return the favor. And BOY, if I say, “God bless you” after a sneeze, don’t leave me hanging… say THANK YOU! Maybe my expectations are too high, but @OfficialCrowder agrees! Maybe we’re living in a different era. But until somebody convinces me otherwise, I want my thank yous! That’s #ThePivot I need from y’all! @ThePivot on @youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #ThankYou #RudePeople #Manners youtu.be/CoB6iYWym58

“I have a rule… you can’t do nothing my kids can’t do at my house” What’s something people pretend to like, & really don’t? My answer: Other people’s children. @OfficialCrowder believes you can’t give other people’s children’s “pow, pows”. I don’t believe that, but I do believe you need to parent your kids into some respect… And if you don’t I don’t really want to be around them. @thepivot clips on @youtube. #ThePivot #PivotalQuestions youtu.be/0uK7pfUwC70

Greg Oden believes that the NBA is in trouble once Wemby adds a little more muscle 👀 (via: @thepivot)

RT @Realrclark25: “We put the mask on to hide what appears to be weak to the world”- @mrjasonowilson Young boys are conditioned that “Big…

“Mike was like, if you let {Duke players} in we’ll never come back” The UNC Tar heels were the professional team of North Carolina when @kennysmith got to campus. They lived the life of rock star celebrities. They really had the juice. Especially Michael Jordan! So much so, Kenny, Sam Perkins & MJ shut down the barber shop at North Carolina Central. Not even Duke All American Johnny Dawkins could through the door. @thepivot on @youtube & streaming platforms. #ThePivot #KennySmith #MichaelJordan #UNCbasketball youtu.be/esQfMkjWJ38

Friday episode drop! youtu.be/L6v6KfE_oiQ

“He never told us, he decided on the walk over.” @TheJetOnTNT Leaving college early back in the day was unheard of and even the greats had a hard time with moving onto the NBA. Kenny describes the surprise factor in @Jumpman23 announcing his @UNC_Basketball departure and reveals how it truly transpired in the moment🤯 youtu.be/esQfMkjWJ38 Full conversation streaming now on all audio platforms and @youtube #unc #podcast #basketball #jordan @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

“Your influence on your daughters is bigger than anything” @kennysmith’s daughter Kayla married former @Steelers’ 1st round pick @rell_island6 in April. Only Kenny & Kayla knew they’d make their entrance in a horse & carriage. The moment was emotional for them, but everyone in attendance. It reminded Kenny that your daughter’s what you do, but hear what you say. Most importantly, they remember how you showed up. @Thepivot on @youtube & streaming Platforms. #ThePivot #KennySmith #FatherHood #Weddings youtu.be/esQfMkjWJ38

“Champions do daily what everyone does occasionally.” @TheJetOnTNT 💯 NBA Champion, analyst, and basketball icon Kenny “The Jet” Smith joins us for a conversation filled with wisdom, laughs, untold stories, and real perspective. From playing under legendary coach Dean Smith at UNC alongside Michael Jordan before later competing against him on the game’s biggest stage, to winning championships in Houston, a secret jealousy and helping build one of the most iconic shows in sports television with Inside the NBA, Kenny reflects on the moments, relationships, and mindset that shaped his journey on and off the court. The episode goes far beyond basketball as Kenny opens up about family, fatherhood, growth, legacy, and staying authentic through every chapter of life. With stories you’ve never heard before, honest conversations about today’s NBA, and his official prediction for the 2026 Finals! youtu.be/esQfMkjWJ38 Full episode out streaming now on all audio platforms and @youtube. Pivot Family #NBA #InsideTheNBA #UNCBasketball #MichaelJordan #Podcast @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

Perfect timing of this Episode for today, Happy Tuesday!!! youtu.be/esQfMkjWJ38