B.J. Johnson: Undrafted, Overlooked & Still Made the NBA | The Untold Story

What does it really take to keep going when the NBA dream doesn’t happen the way you planned?In this episode of the ShowTimeSpeaks Keep Going Podcast, B.J. Johnson shares the full story of his basketball journey — from Lower Merion to Syracuse, La Salle, the G League, overseas, and eventually the NBA.B.J. opens up about being overlooked, going undrafted, getting cut, fighting through setbacks, and staying ready through every stage of the process. He also talks about what Lower Merion meant to him, Kobe Bryant’s impact on that program, his relationship with his dad, what happened at Syracuse, the grind of professional basketball, and the advice Vince Carter gave him that stayed with him.This is more than a basketball story. It’s a conversation about resilience, belief, preparation, and what it looks like to keep going when life keeps testing you.If you’re an athlete, a hooper, or somebody chasing something big, this episode is for you.In this episode, B.J. Johnson talks about:Lower Merion and Kobe Bryant’s legacyChoosing Syracuse and later transferring to La SalleGoing undrafted and dealing with draft nightThe G League grind and making it to the NBAVince Carter’s advice and veteran leadershipHis Phoenix Suns setbackPlaying overseas in Australia, Spain, and RussiaHis relationship with his dad and the mindset it builtWhy he never gave up on himselfWatch the full episode and tap in with the journey.