Unrestricted Free Agent Podcast
This podcast is for the former athlete, current athlete, now pro, former pro. If you played at a high level you deserve to be recognized. We often throw out the percentages of players who get a chance to play collegiately or even professionally. Lesser times do we look into those who don't make it, those who lost love for the game, those with devastating injuries, those with outside and societal factors that don't allow them to just be athletes anymore, and the psychological effects this has on us and especially us black men. This is our first career failure in our adult lives oftentimes and being around it all the time you can see the effect it has on young minds and I believe that is worth some support and a deeper look. This podcast allows you to brag about yourself while also discussing everything from culture, music, to sports, and reminisce in a healthy way. So often we see jokes that float talking about men who are older all saying "they could have played professionally had it not been for a knee injury" or something of that nature. As I have gotten older I actually have found that there are a lot of people where that is actually their reality and what is jokes for some is a harsh reminder to others but they are put down instead of celebrated. That is why this is to talk about the life outside of sports as well as provide support and resources for whatever career pursuits and passions they plan to undertake after sports. Sports have been a refuge, family, and community for so many people and it is about time to start giving back when they can no longer entertain and play for the crowds and fans.
Unrestricted Free Agent Podcast
"I had to take the stairs" // Episode 13 Kai James
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Jonathan odjo/ kai james
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Season 1
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Episode 13
WNBA, 6-year pro, whose journey has taken her to many different countries shares her story. From the pinnacle of hoops in high school to having her journey redirected in college and then navigating the intricacies of professional basketball on her own and the mistakes and lessons along the way. She attributes family and personal growth, to a true veteran in the women's basketball world who we know we will see in the Euroleague one day. Basketball life doesn't stop after college; for many, that is just the beginning we thank you, Kai, for sharing some of your heart and putting it on a sleeve for us to learn from, and wish you the best going forward from UFA!