Where are they now? Former Sooners star Willie Warren

from The Sunset Lounge DFW · host Mac Engel

Former Texas basketball legend Willie Warren shares his remarkable journey from McDonald's All-American to NBA draft pick to globetrotting professional player across 14 countries including Iran, China, and Kuwait. Warren reveals untold stories about playing alongside Blake Griffin at Oklahoma, his challenging NBA rookie experience with the LA Clippers, and candid insights about overseas basketball culture, AAU system changes, and why college players should prioritize professionalism over pure talent. A must-listen for basketball fans interested in the realities of professional basketball beyond the NBA spotlight.

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