On this episode of Ball In The Family, hosts Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball, Anthony Salazar, and Darren Moore sit down with Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets for one of the realest conversations yet.

Fred opens up about:

• Battling through injuries and the mental grind of rehab
• Going from “4–6 weeks” to nearly two years out
• Controlling your own narrative in the social media era
• Why players should be thinking equity over salary
• The business side of the NBA & fan influence on the league
• The possibility of a 1-on-1 NBA tournament 👀
• Protecting your brand vs. taking risks
• Music, life after basketball & discovering who you are beyond the game
• Relationship honesty (yes… even about bad gifts 😂)

This episode dives deep into mindset, growth, ownership, and evolving as men on and off the court. When the game slows down, who are you really?

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Time Stamp:

00:36:02 – Thoughts on the NBPA, bubble, and Black Lives Matter discussions

00:37:13 – Life off the court: kids, music, travel, and podcast beginnings

00:39:12 – Growing up with brothers & family influence on basketball

00:42:08 – Fitness & longevity: boxing, jiu-jitsu, and workouts

00:44:22 – Handling temper, therapy, and mental health

00:47:03 – Evolving post-injury: podcast, business, and personal growth

00:50:56 – Reflecting on career, G League, and future opportunities

00:52:10 – Contract decisions: salary vs. playing on a bad team

00:52:34 – Playing style: focus on winning and protecting your brand

00:55:32 – Risk-taking and protecting investments

00:56:01 – Equity over salary & NBA business insights

00:57:24 – One-on-one debate: money vs. bragging rights

00:58:12 – 1-on-1 tournaments, rules, and social media influence

01:02:04 – Relationship advice: honesty & gift-giving

01:05:09 – Alternate careers & acting/horror movie interests

01:09:02 – Creative projects: building, design, and podcast studio

01:09:20 – Closing remarks & episode outro

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On this episode of Ball In The Family, Zo, Gelo, DMO, and Ant are joined by special guest Kayvon Thibodeaux from the New York Giants for a fun, unfiltered conversation covering everything from sports to life off the field.

The guys kick things off with a competitive Fit Check 🔥, rating each other’s outfits and talking personal style. Then they get creative building an NFL team made entirely of NBA players debating who would dominate at QB, linebacker, and more.

Gelo also gives us a behind the scenes look at how he put together Backyard Ball and what's to come for him in the rap game this year.

They tap into the Olympics, college basketball transfer portal talk, and whether players should be allowed to return after declaring for the draft. The music convo heats up too, including Grammy talk and shoutouts to Bad Bunny.

Later, things get real. The crew debates relationship boundaries on social media, following someone you used to deal with, liking pictures, and what “micro-cheating” actually means. Kayvon shares his perspective on maturity, handling problems head-on, and why growth in your late 20s hits different.

Tap in for laughs, real opinions, and elite athlete insight.

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0:00 – Intro

15:20 – Fit Check Segment

20:56 – Building an NFL Team with NBA Players

25:09 – Sponsor Break

27:22 – Winter Olympics Talk

30:08 – College Basketball & Transfer Portal Debate

32:43 – Grammys & Music Talk

33:21 – If You Could Go Back to Any Era

36:42 – Relationship Boundaries & Social Media Debate

42:27 – Therapy, Growth & Maturity

50:18 – Closing + Sponsor

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Join Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball, Darren Moore, and Anthony Salezar on this episode of Ball In The Family, as they sit down with NFL offensive tackle Deon Dawkins. From Pro Bowl life and pregame rituals to drifting cars and his love for filmmaking, Deon opens up about:

-Playing in Buffalo and the Bills Mafia experience

-Favorite stadiums, jerseys, and teammates

-Offensive line strategy and "Protector of the Year" award

-Fun off-field hobbies: drifting, scooters, and filmmaking

-Valentine's Day plans and personal stories

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