Slam Dunk! NBA Champ Kendrick Perkins’ Triumph Over Childhood Poverty & Tragedy
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How does a (not-so) little boy from Beaumont, TX get drafted to the NBA and then become an ESPN sports analyst?    Former Boston Celtics' Center Kendrick Perkins joins Liz to tell the tale of how he pushed through the grief of his childhood to ​excel in his basketball career and now launch a new investment platform. Kendrick shares his mission to ensure that student-athletes capitalize on the money they make through endorsement deals because he never had that opportunity growing up. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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