Lucas "Bebe" Nogueira on Life After Basketball, His Time in Toronto, and Basketball in Brazil
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back for another season of Smith and Jones! The guys kick off the season with former Raptors centre and fan favourite, Lucas "Bebe" Nogueira! They chat about what he is up to now following his recent retirement from basketball, how hard the transition has been to his post-NBA life, and what he wishes he could have told his younger self. The guys then get into some of his recent struggles both on and off the court, before wrapping up the conversation with a look back at his time in Toronto and just how close the Raptors were to getting past LeBron James and the Cavaliers. Finally, the guys dive into the handling of mental health in sports and how far we have come. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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