Discussion on the start of the NBA season which brings teams back into action who were not in the bubble, therefore giving more players a chance to use their platform to fight for change. Some folks look forward to players using their voice. People will listen to the Draymond Greens & the Steph Currys of the league. There is a safety issue to be concern with as the league deals with COVID.
C.C. Sabathia, Former MLB Pitcher
CC promotes his upcoming documentary on HBO titled, 'Under The Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story'. CC narrates the documentary. The idea came to him at the end of 2018 when he had a stent put into his heart. He wanted to document his last season in baseball for his children. Its a very personal story for CC that includes his relationship with his late father and dealing with addiction. Going into rehab helped him and he wanted to help others too by sharing the story. In 2015 CC realized he needed to get help, things were getting out of control. It would be important for him to get into the Hall of Fame as a black pitcher. His accomplishments surprises even him. Discusses the Negro Leagues and wants people to know just how great that league was. The players were big time stars and many were better than the major leaguers. MLB had to integrate because the greatness of those players couldn't be ignored. Is pleased MLB is officially elevating the Negro Leagues to major league status. Young black kids are playing baseball. They're just not getting the opportunities or seen by scouts. A kid cannot get a full scholarship to play baseball in college. Kids would rather play football or basketball to get that full scholarship
Michael Holley, Co-Host Brother From Another on SiriusXM 211
Holley, along with his co-host Michael Smith have been friends for over 20 years and the podcast is just them having their daily conversations for everyone to hear.Sports is the main focus, but they do get into music, politics, food and their personal lives. Its a full dimension of who they are. They wont stay in 'one lane'. Life doesn't work that way. Politics were talked about a lot especially before the election. Politics is such a polarizing topic. It was great to see the players take the lead without the older generation telling them what to do in terms of using their platform to speak out against injustice.