Pivot Podcast

DeMar DeRozan 6x NBA All Star on Mental Health, Growing up in Compton, Nipsey Hussle inspiration, bond with Kobe Bryant & never giving up

May 21, 2024 · 1h 9m

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DeMar DeRozan discusses mental health struggles and growing up in Compton.
He shares inspiration from Nipsey Hussle and his bond with Kobe Bryant.
DeRozan emphasizes the importance of never giving up.

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