Why Chasing Stats is Destroying Your Mental Health (NBA Player Confesses)

NBA Forward David Roddy reveals why obsessing over stats destroys mental health and how faith survived 6 team trades in 3 years.In this episode:Toronto Raptors Forward David Roddy joins Zach Schumaker for a raw conversation about the mental toll of professional sports. David opens up about his "crazy" journey through six NBA organizations, the identity crisis that comes with performance anxiety, and the specific moment he had to "surrender his stats" to find joy in basketball again.We dive deep into the reality of the NBA locker room, how players navigate temptation and fame, and the brotherhood of believers found in NBA Chapel. David shares his personal testimony of moving from a "pastor's kid" faith to a personal relationship with Jesus during college, his decision to choose basketball over football despite Big 10 offers, and the "Holy Spirit nudge" that changed his career path forever.About David Roddy:Current Team: Toronto Raptors (NBA)College: Colorado State University (CSU)Draft: 2022 NBA Draft (1st Round, 23rd Overall)Known for: Physicality, versatility, and outspoken faith.⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - The "Crazy" Reality of 6 NBA Teams in 3 Years 05:47 Why Chasing Stats Destroys Mental Health 11:10 James 1:2: Why You Should Count Trials as Joy 14:46 - The Injury That Saved My Perspective 17:05 - God Over Performance: Realigning Priorities 21:03 - Surviving NBA Temptations & Fame 24:38 - David's Testimony: From Religion to Relationship 31:49 - Football vs. Basketball: The Holy Spirit's Nudge 38:35 - How to Listen to the Holy Spirit (Practical Tips) 43:45 - The Truth About NBA Chapel & Locker Room Faith 51:29 - Legacy: Beyond the Jersey📚 Resources Mentioned:Scripture: James 1:2-4 (Trials and Perseverance)About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out Zach's other shows:The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkAThe Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@theironcompassshowConnect With Zach:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumakerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314Hashtags: #DavidRoddy #NBA #ChristianAthlete #MentalHealth #TorontoRaptors #FaithInSports #PathOfTheCross #Basketball #Testimony #james15 #POTCP episode 7