Diego & Derrick (father son duo) launch episode 54 of Who Ya Got where they go in depth with a local Johnston County NC native (Clayton & Smithfield) and discuss his professional basketball journey.
Gary dives deep into his childhood memories playing basketball in Clayton & Smithfield North Carolina. He tells us about his spleen injury as a kid, his record of being the only player in North Carolina to record a quadruple double and praises those who helped him along his journey!
Gary tells us what it's like to play both overseas and in the NBA and what it's like when a rookie checks into a big game.
Gary Clark played four seasons in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets & Philadelphia 76ers.
He just signed with the Australian league NBL's Illawarra Hawks and is excited to showcase his skills as he is entering the prime of his career at the age of 28.
Chapters:
0:00 Snippets from the show
1:49 Song Intro
2:37 Opening with Diego & Derrick
4:21 Welcome Gary Clark
6:14 Humble Beginnings - Where he is from
8:43 Childhood Basketball
12:20 Childhood Spleen Injury
19:02 Playing Ball Again - AAU Journey
25:42 Top 100 Recruit
30:41 Work Ethic & Discipline to Play Pro
35:54 Later Bloomer to Pros & Mental Health
42:25 Overseas Bball Experience in Australia
48:09 What it's Like to Play in an NBA Game
51:18 How he Prepares for a Game
53:59 Best Fan Base Gary Played For
57:01 Coach D'Antoni's Praise for Gary
58:42 Next Chapter - Blessings & Work
1:02:13 Outro
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