EP 32: The Road from NOLA to the NBA Feat. DJ Augustin

In this episode, Dose welcomes 15-year NBA veteran and former McDonald's All-American, DJ Augustin into the man cave. DJ shares his remarkable journey from New Orleans tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, to professional basketball success. DJ opens up about one of the defining moments of his young life - surviving Hurricane Katrina and the decision to relocate from New Orleans to Houston.DJ recounts how his work ethic and childhood dreams were the catalyst for his basketball career, leading him to new opportunities while maintaining his focus on excellence. He shares intimate details about his rise as a top high school prospect in Houston and his memorable NCAA tournament runs at the University of Texas, where he established himself as one of college basketball's premier point guards. The conversation explores his transition to the NBA as the 9th overall draft pick, his experience as a Jordan Brand athlete, and the behind-the-scenes realities of a 15-year professional career. DJ offers candid insights into the business side of basketball, from contract negotiations to team dynamics, and how he navigated the challenges of being a veteran leader in locker rooms around the league. Don't miss this authentic conversation! Episode is brought to you by: Regal Pools: https://www.regalpooldesign.com/ Sebastian's Plumbing: https://sebastiansplumbing.com/KHANGO: https://thekhangoway.com/KHANGO SUPPS: https://shop.thekhangoway.com/