Lessons from a Champion
So what does a three-time NBA champion tell a group of top varsity ballers? He started with a confession. Randy Brown, the Chicago Bulls’ new Assistant General Manager, shared that he was never the best player on his team. Not in pee wees, not middle or high school, not at New Mexico State and certainly not on the ’96-’98 Bulls. Randy became an NBA Champion by staying hungry, knowing his role and always hustling. He would be the best defender and passer on the floor, making himself indispensable to the team’s success even if some of his peers had much better raw court skills.
Randy Brown is the quintessential work horse, prioritizing substance over flash. He told the Chicago Got Game campers that “short-term goals lead to long-term dreams.” His hard work on the court and in the classroom allowed him to excel at the highest level. This message applies as aptly to those of us without hoop dreams. Stay focused on your goals and the action steps necessary to accomplish them. Put in the time each day and never give up.
-Greg Nance