In this powerful episode, former NBA player Alex Acker opens up about his incredible journey from growing up in Compton with almost nothing—literally playing basketball with an orange—to reaching the NBA and beyond. He shares raw stories of his upbringing, the hunger that fueled him, and how his faith and family kept him grounded through life’s toughest moments. Alex talks about: What it really takes to make it to the NBA—and why talent alone isn’t enough Getting discovered at a random Pepperdine pickup game Practicing with legends like Reggie Miller, Chauncey Billups, and Kevin Garnett How European basketball challenged and matured him His honest take on pressure, confidence, and self-belief Why most pro athletes go broke—and how he’s helping change that with his company Amongst Elite Capital If you’ve ever chased a dream, doubted yourself, or wondered what separates the 1% who make it from those who don’t—this episode will hit you hard.
In this powerful episode, former NBA player Alex Acker opens up about his incredible journey from growing up in Compton with almost nothing—literally playing basketball with an orange—to reaching the NBA and beyond. He shares raw stories of his upbringing, the hunger that fueled him, and how his faith and family kept him grounded through life’s toughest moments.
Alex talks about:
What it really takes to make it to the NBA—and why talent alone isn’t enough
Getting discovered at a random Pepperdine pickup game
Practicing with legends like Reggie Miller, Chauncey Billups, and Kevin Garnett
How European basketball challenged and matured him
His honest take on pressure, confidence, and self-belief
Why most pro athletes go broke—and how he’s helping change that with his company Amongst Elite Capital
If you’ve ever chased a dream, doubted yourself, or wondered what separates the 1% who make it from those who don’t—this episode will hit you hard.
Connect with Alex:
Twitter: x.com/ackright
Instagram: instagram.com/ackright/
Connect with Nik:
Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/
Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik
YouTube: youtube.com/@TheVictoryDegree
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