Really enjoyed chatting with Benny and getting to know him because as someone who grew up as a streetballer and a big fan of Basketball, Benny aka BJ is a legend from my era. Even though I didn't know BJ personally back then, I knew he was a rising star and someone to keep an eye out for.
In my last few years of high school at Mount Albert Grammar I remember him and his team giving us a few hidings that year including a season opener where we thought we would match it with them. His 2004 Avondale College team eventually went on to win the National Championship.
BJ has won and had success wherever he has played and shares some great insights on what it takes to win and the mindset you have to have to go to the next level. A big reason why I wanted him on the podcast.
Now that I work at Avondale College and knowing that his team was the last team to be in the mix for years, I was very grateful to have the big man on the podcast to share his story and to learn from him.
BJ shares his really well thought out and insightful views on racism.
There's a lot more to this charming Basketballer who is very self aware, straight up, intuitive and a lot more!
Tune in as it's definitely an episode you won't wanna miss!
