Kiran Shastri, a Professional FIBA 3x3 Athlete, is a voice that the world needs to hear in 2022. From developing his game in the San Francisco gyms to traveling all across the world for basketball, Kiran shares his one of a kind journey as a professional athlete today. There’s no doubt that Kiran’s story will remain an inspiration to others for years to come, but one underrated topic in this conversation that struck me was the current climate of basketball on an international level. Through the Olympics and other worldwide events, it’s clear that other countries are changing the game and competing with USA at a much higher level. Kiran takes us through his thought process when viewing basketball today and coming to terms that it may be time for us to change with the game of basketball. About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and stay active on all of Excel Podcasts’ platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor). Feel free to email [email protected] or DM @excelpodcasts on Instagram if you have any questions or suggestions and if you would like to partner/collaborate for an episode.