#RealTalk Returns
#RealTalk returned to Instagram Live on Thursday night with ESPN 25 guard Jamari Phillips and while Phillips is a California native who is still relatively unknown in New England and the Nortehast as just a sophomore, this conversation still includes a number of relevant topics for local products.
One of the first subjects discussed, which is specific to young guards in this generation who have come up modeling their games after the likes of Steph Curry, Dame Lillard, Trae Young and others, is to recognize that the tough shot-making they are watching on TV these days is the result of years of hard-work and progression. So often we see young players trying to mimic those moves without building the necessary foundation first and consequently sacrificing their efficiency in the process.
We also discussed Name, Image, and Likeness and how it is starting to spread to the high school games. We examined the benefits and potential risks of considering branding and monetization so early in the overall process, especially if you're not surrounded by the right support system.
You can see the entire interview below.