"I Used To Play Basketball With An Orange!" - The Untold Story of an NBA Underdog Who Beat All Odds

In this powerful episode, former NBA player Alex Acker opens up about his incredible journey from growing up in Compton with almost nothing—literally playing basketball with an orange—to reaching the NBA and beyond. He shares raw stories of his upbringing, the hunger that fueled him, and how his faith and family kept him grounded through life’s toughest moments.Alex talks about:What it really takes to make it to the NBA—and why talent alone isn’t enoughGetting discovered at a random Pepperdine pickup gamePracticing with legends like Reggie Miller, Chauncey Billups, and Kevin GarnettHow European basketball challenged and matured himHis honest take on pressure, confidence, and self-beliefWhy most pro athletes go broke—and how he’s helping change that with his company Amongst Elite CapitalIf you’ve ever chased a dream, doubted yourself, or wondered what separates the 1% who make it from those who don’t—this episode will hit you hard.Connect with Alex:Twitter: x.com/ackrightInstagram: instagram.com/ackright/Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/Twitter: x.com/victorywithnikYouTube: youtube.com/@TheVictoryDegreeOther Episodes You May Enjoy:Josh DobbsSpotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXuApple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVBGeorge MumfordSpotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaRApple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBRDr. Jim LoehrSpotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21