I Seen The Vision

Summary In this episode of the NIL Podcast, host Nick Rivers and fellow Pitt legends Jermaine Dixon, Gary McGee, and Levance Fields engage in a deep conversation with Lamar Patterson, a standout player from the University of Pittsburgh. They explore Lamar's journey from high school basketball in Lancaster to his pivotal decision to transfer to St. Benedict's, his experiences at Pitt, and the challenges he faced, including redshirting and balancing family life. The discussion also delves into the modern athlete's mindset, the significance of the CBI tournament, and the rigorous draft process that led him to the NBA. Throughout the conversation, Lamar shares insights on hard work, perseverance, and the importance of seizing opportunities in the competitive world of basketball. In this engaging conversation, Lamar Patterson shares his journey from high school basketball to the NBA and overseas. He discusses the challenges of draft day, the emotional rollercoaster of being selected, and the realities of navigating a professional basketball career. Patterson reflects on his experiences in the NBA, the transition to playing overseas, and the importance of coaching his son while avoiding comparisons to his own career. The discussion highlights the evolution of basketball, the impact of NIL, and the personal growth that comes with pursuing a passion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the NIL Podcast and Guests00:52 Lamar Patterson's Early Life and Basketball Journey05:33 Transition to St. Benedict's and Growth as a Player06:37 Choosing Pitt and Recruitment Experience08:14 Redshirting and Development at Pitt12:50 Welcome to Pitt Moments and Learning Experiences16:26 Realization of Potential and CBI Experience17:42 The Journey to Consistency20:30 The Grind of Senior Year23:29 Playmaking and Versatility25:40 The CVS Incident: A Story Unveiled32:26 Transitioning to the Draft Process38:09 Navigating the Draft Process41:42 Workouts and Matchups45:30 Draft Day Emotions53:29 Transitioning to the NBA01:01:13 Career Challenges and Opportunities01:12:18 Finding Success Overseas01:14:05 Journey to Australia and Career Development01:15:20 Challenges in the NBL and COVID-19 Impact01:16:48 Burnout and Recovery in Basketball01:17:47 Return to TBT and Regaining Passion01:19:39 Coaching Dynamics and Team Chemistry01:22:48 Parenting and Coaching the Next Generation01:25:27 NIL Opportunities and Reflections on College Career   Chapters (00:00:00) - Lamar Patterson on His Transfer From Pitt to St. Benedict's(00:06:01) - Pitt guard Brandon Gill on his recruitment(00:09:10) - Bradley on Redshirt his Freshman year(00:12:29) - Pitt basketball player Brandon Bass on his first year(00:15:37) - Pit Legends on His(00:19:12) - Pitt wing Brandon Bass on transferring(00:21:56) - Aqib Talib on His Senior Season(00:25:13) - Lamar Patterson on His CVS Crash(00:28:00) - I Ran Into a Building(00:31:03) - Malcolm Brody on His Senior Year(00:35:17) - NBA2K15: Picking an Agent(00:38:59) - Drafting Russ Smith: Working Out Full Court(00:43:21) - Was Atlanta, Your Best Workout?(00:46:46) - Thunders and Cavs: Should I Have Signed My NBA Contract?(00:50:42) - Eddie Tavares On Being Drafted By Milwaukee Bucks(00:54:39) - Dennis Schroder on His NBA Draft(01:00:07) - Isaiah Thomas on His Rookie Season(01:04:35) - Rudy Gay on Getting a Fair Shake in the NBA(01:09:12) - Atlanta Hawks' Rudy Gay on His NBA Career(01:12:08) - Boskoe on Playing Overseas Basketball(01:16:37) - Australia's Nick Brown on TBT(01:19:55) - Dustin on Ryan's(01:22:31) - Nick Young on His Son's NBA Hopeful(01:25:55) - Lamar Patterson on Had He Got Paid $500 at Pitt