What They DON'T Tell You About Playing Pro Basketball

Discover the untold truths about this profession as I uncover both the pros and cons that athletes rarely talk about.
🔍 In this insightful video, I break down the behind-the-scenes of playing basketball overseas, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects that aspiring players should be aware of.
🌟 Pros: I’ll explore the exciting opportunities, cultural experiences, and unique benefits that come with playing abroad.
⚠️ Cons: Additionally, I’ll discuss the challenges, hardships, and unexpected difficulties that players may encounter while pursuing their careers internationally.
🤔 Whether you’re an aspiring basketball player looking for guidance or simply curious about the realities of the profession, this video will provide you with valuable insights and a comprehensive understanding of what it’s truly like to play overseas.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:51 Climbing the Ladder
4:31 Missing Events
5:19 Being Alone 24/7
6:55 Pressure to Perform
8:59 You Are REPLACEABLE
9:44 Where's my Money?
10:38 Travel The World
13:11 Set Up Your Future
14:59 Create An Income Stream
15:38 Building Lifelong Connections & Friendships
17:06 Broad Perspective on Life
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[@SolnaVikingsP97]

Really good advice Juwan. Everyone should live abroad in a different culture for at least a year, gives you some really good perspective and valuable life experience. We really enjoyed meeting you and Niya last year.

[@therealwan]

Thanks for watching!! Hope all is well with you and the family!!

[@gabriel-alexandruslanicean927]

Big up man!!! I really appreciate you and i really enjoy watching you at home games. Keep up the good work, God has a great plan for you! God bless you!

[@therealwan]

Thanks for watching & for your kind comment!! 🙏🏽

[@midelli57]

Good advices Juwan ! You are a smart and responsible man ! So good for you ! 👍

[@SavivaldybiuLyga]

Players who climbed the ladder the most, at least I can remember. Chris Jones second NCAA division, started in Kazachstan, now he is in Valencia Euroleague. In Lithuania Roderick Camphor NCAA II started in Lithuania played Greece, Poland, Germany. Next Jermain Love started in Lithuanians second division and played there for 2 years, now plays in France. I am basketball fan and its always interesting to see where players who played in Lithuania leages ended up.

[@therealwan]

You’re a true basketball junkie🔥 thanks for dropping this knowledge

[@SavivaldybiuLyga]

@@therealwan I played at childhood, but I was really terrible. But I like to watch game still.

[@vargaendre1561]

Congratulations for the healthy mentality, it's hard to see and accept the reality and take the benefits from every situation. Step by step - Be positive - success in career and in life ! ( 🤘a U BT Cluj basketball fan)

[@dieumercipourparissud]

Great video Wan ! Wish you the best for your season

[@therealwan]

Thank you!

[@AussTilghman]

you blessed. I wish I was making that much my first year. Love the insightful video. keep up the uploads 🔥🔥

[@therealwan]

Blessed is an understatement. We get paid to play the game that we love. Trying to make the most of this opportunity 🙏🏽

[@1torador]

Insightful, interesting thoughts. I wish you good luck in your future ladder climbs! 😊

[@therealwan]

Thank you so much!

[@jjinwien9054]

well said!

[@isogabi]

Love your vids I come to almoust every game when it’s in Brasov

[@therealwan]

Thanks for watching! Come speak to me next time 👍🏽

[@olimpiumarinescu7937]

Congrats. Great mentality. Do good and you'll receive good. I sense that you're a good man.

[@therealwan]

I appreciate that!

[@cndiver83]

WANOOOOOO🙌🏾 nice video

[@therealwan]

VICTAA! Appreciate my man!

[@clarakam3858]

I wish you all the best in your job❤. From România send you hugs & i am glad you are wellcomed in our country & you enjoy it❤❤. Don' t forget us if you leave❤

[@therealwan]

Thank you! 🫶🏽

[@TvInfo990]

It's time for a new video, you went skiing, how do you get along with winter with the temperature and snow? we have some pretty decent ski areas.

[@therealwan]

Next video dropping this weekend. Unfortunately I can’t go skiing because It’s dangerous & could prevent me from playing my sport

[@TheEmpressgoth]

❤awesomeness

[@hanstun1]

I have also lived abroad for a large part of my life. I would add that even if you do this and don't like it, try a bit more. It gives you an understanding of people that you can not get any other way. My biggest con is to lack conversational references. People frequently and casually throw in references that everyone in born and raised in a country will get ... while I am standing there wondering what the hell they are talking about. In the US, Sesame Street was the bane of my existence. The amount of times Americans throw in a reference from Sesame Street in conversations would surprise most Americans I think.

[@sunrise-fd4ed]

I heard teams like Cluj who play in Euro have salaries over 20k a month

[@therealwan]

I wouldn’t be surprised, they have the biggest budget In my league.

[@SavivaldybiuLyga]

1:18 number 23 don't look like pro.

[@humzarobinson]

Can I get your agent number for your first career

[@TvInfo990]

Bro you are brother but wee need your post more fast not 1 from 2 months. you teel as about what is worng what is god vlog because we tray to change and you mak e wlog whit sport life we need that to ! but pls do post weekly minimum

[@TvInfo990]

after my englesh is bulshiit my tastature is another bulshiit

[@therealwan]

I’ll do my best to be more consistent. I got you