“It’s 1 thing to lose somebody. It’s another thing to lose somebody, & it’s your fault” @TheRealJRSmith had to carry the reality that a decision he made cost his close friend Andre Bell his life. While Andre’s parents mourned the loss of their son, JR Smith dealt with a guilt he couldn’t escape. Few visited him in jail, & only his parents remained once he was released. The NBA cared about the player, not the person. As we focus on accountability, we often forget the mental health of someone after their worst moments. JR was drowning, & there wasn’t a life raft in sight. @Thepivot & #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #ThePivot #JRsmith #Depression #Guilt youtu.be/AcLzNYZMurk

“If I shoot this sh*t, they’re gonna be mad as f*ck- JR Smith Sometimes the best moments happen when the plan completely falls apart. @OfficialCrowder tried to ask @TheRealJRSmith a serious question about that infamous 2018 NBA Finals moment… and what happened next turned into something none of us could’ve scripted. No explanation in this caption will do it justice. Just let it play. Trust us… this one is too damn good. 😂😂😂 @thepivot #ThePivot #JRsmith #NBAfinals #LebronJames youtu.be/AcLzNYZMurk

“Always keep your promise.” @joshhart Eagle Scout to NBA Champion… Josh Hart dedicated his life growing up to his passion of basketball, but one important lesson his father taught him was always honor his commitments and follow through on his word. The roots of Josh are what make him the Champion he is today. For more Monday Motivational stories like this tap into The Pivot’s @youtube page #nba #ny #champion #basketball @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

“70% of my NBA career, I played depressed.” @TheRealJRSmith For years, the world saw JR Smith as an NBA champion, a fearless scorer, and one of basketball’s most unforgettable personalities. What they didn’t see was the battle he was fighting behind the scenes. In one of his most honest conversations yet, JR opens up about playing alongside @kingjames winning an NBA Championship, the Finals moment that caused 🤯, struggles with mental health, time spent in jail, personal loss, fatherhood, and finding purpose beyond basketball. This isn’t just a story about 🏀 It’s a story about resilience, redemption, and learning who you are when the game is no longer your identity. youtu.be/AcLzNYZMurk Full episode streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube🎙️ #nba #LeBronJames #MentalHealth #Basketball #Knicks @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

Keeping the NY love going with one of the most misunderstood… youtu.be/AcLzNYZMurk

Dylan Harper’s growth will be the most important development in the Spurs next step. Wemby certainly needs to gain strength, stamina, & muscle. He was exposed, but the Spurs lacked a finisher on the outside… ie: Brunson. Harper showed that he can be the guy. Give him the 🔑. Kids gonna be a star. He has to be Kobe to Wemby’s Shaq. He’s 1b, from here on!

The Knicks’ run is 1 of the most impressive I’ve seen in the NBA playoffs. Brunson elevated to an absolute, bonafide Super Star! OG stepping up to new 2 way player levels, Kat ran Philly, Hart & Bridges had stretches, & Thibs D foundation-> Brown’s adjustments… Masterful!

Brunson’s name is to forever be respected! Talk about putting a team on your back.

Here we go again!

Dylan Harper is a Dawg!

This game is physical as hell!

Rest Easy Aldon!! 🙏🏾

2026 My Top 6 QBs Patrick Mahomes Josh Allen Lamar Jackson Matthew Stafford Joe Burrow Dak Prescott Top 6 QBs under the most Pressure to win big Lamar Jackson Josh Allen Joe Burrow Jalen Hurts Dak Prescott Justin Herbert

“I’m not going for no f*cking Pie”- @mekaicurtis We’re all still processing Yahya’s unforgettable “Aqua Velva & d***” example of being “right or interesting,” but the lesson landed with Mekai Curtis too. Playing Kanan requires a delicate balance. Mekai knows he has to separate himself from the character to bring him to life, while leaving just enough of himself in the role to make it authentic. It’s the art of serving the story, honoring the character, and giving the audience something real. @ThePivot on @youtube & streaming networks. #ThePivot #MekaiCurtis #RaisingKanan youtu.be/jzuoihwRsxM

Season 5 Raising Kanan premieres tonight 👀 youtu.be/jzuoihwRsxM

“Everything gets answered in Season 5” Mekai Curtis sits with us to talk Raising Kanan’s final season, working with @50cent his journey from Disney to leading role in PowerBook III series and the sacrifices his family made to help him chase his dream. Mekai reflects on the legacy of the show, promises answers to long-awaited cliffhangers and he shares how he balances real life with portraying one of TV’s most complex characters. Plus, what fans can expect from the emotionally-tragic final chapter of Kanan Stark’s story. youtu.be/jzuoihwRsxM 🎙️Don’t miss it. Streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube #RaisingKanan #Podcast #PowerBookIII #50Cent

The older we get, the more we understand the sacrifices our parents made—and the lessons hidden inside the toughness. For Trae Young, his father’s expectations weren’t always easy to embrace. The relationship was complicated, the standards were high, and the accountability was constant. But looking back, Trae now sees the purpose behind it all. As a father himself, he’s carrying those same values forward—teaching discipline, setting boundaries, and understanding that real love isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes the lessons that shape us most are the ones we appreciate years later. @ThePivot #ThePivot #TraeYoung #Parenting #FatherHood #NBA

Knicks you are absolutely amazing!!

Holy Effing Cow!

Why did he shoot that lay up?