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The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

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The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

Ep 71 Brevin Knight | Basketball

May 21, 2025 • Sandy Adams Creative Group

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- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy Adams sits down with former NBA point guard and current Memphis Grizzlies color commentator Brevin Knight to talk about grit, belief, and finding your second act.

Brevin opens up about growing up with a chip on his shoulder, being overlooked in high school recruiting, and how a chance viewing by Stanford changed everything. His story is one of relentless confidence and quiet resilience.

In this episode:

Growing up in New Jersey with something to prove
How Stanford found him by chance
Belief that fueled his rise to a 1st round NBA draft pick
Navigating his rookie year in Cleveland
Life after the league and finding purpose behind the mic

Now a trusted voice courtside in Memphis, Brevin reflects on what it means to pivot, build a new lane, and keep showing up long after the final buzzer.

Connect with Brevin on X @brevinknight22

Tune into his podcast, Knight Court

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