The truth about being an NBA player - with Jeremy Sochan – Ep. 121

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For Episode 121 of the Hoopsfix podcast we got sit down with San Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan while he was back in London for a week.

Having just completed his third year in the NBA, and fresh off a trip to the Philippines, Jeremy shares his experiences and reflections on his journey from being drafted three years ago to becoming a certified NBA professional.

He discusses the challenges of adapting to various roles in the team, the mental health struggles that come with the NBA lifestyle, and the importance of maintaining a support network. Jeremy also opens up about the impact of social media and gambling on players, his aspirations for EuroBasket, and his plans to promote basketball in the UK, having recently been appointed to the Mayor of London's Basketball Taskforce.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:47 Catching Up with Jeremy Sochan
02:54 Life in the NBA
05:36 Media and Public Perception
17:25 Mental Health and Support Systems
24:04 Off-Season Plans and EuroBasket
31:38 NBA Stars and Referees: The Ego Factor
32:47 Evolving Goals in the NBA
35:16 Financial Wisdom and Lifestyle Changes
43:02 Impacting UK Basketball
49:35 Future Aspirations and NBA Europe
56:32 Fan Questions and Personal Insights