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The Truth Hurts with Steffond Johnson

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Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper

Episode 37

The Truth Hurts with Steffond Johnson

Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA player Steffond Johnson to discuss giving back and helping others succeed, Steffond's time playing college basketball at LSU, the many challenged Steffond faced while playing basketball, and playing basketball internationally.

 

0:31

Steffond Johnson was quoted saying "A lot of us professional athletes are cut from the same cloth. We go back to our old neighborhoods and relive the reality of that place., Someone helped us along the way to make it out of there so I try to do the same for others."

Who were some of the people that helped him get to where he is today?

2:18

Did Steffond have aspirations to become a pro basketball player growing up?

7:00

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7:58

Steffond Johnson's college career at LSU

10:09

Steffond was challenged in every way possible and always had great mentors around him.

11:28

In 1986 Steffond was drafted in the 5th round by the Clippers, what were his thoughts and expectations going there?

17:57

Out of the 7 countries Steffond played for, which one was the best experience (prettiest women). Playing in Italy.

22:17

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24:07

Coop's lightning round.

28:45

Kobe Bryant was bigger than life.

32:26

What does Steffond Johnson think about the NBA today?

34:06

If Steffond was a tenth year player in todays NBA, how much money would he demand?

35:17

What advice would Steffond give to a young player entering the NBA?

 

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