Greg Oden On Life After Career-Ending Injury [Video]

Greg Oden, former first-round NBA draft pick, recently stopped by The Morning Hustle to share details about his inspiring journey and his involvement in Overtime Elite (OTE), a groundbreaking program empowering young athletes. Oden visited Atlanta to speak with youth about the importance of mentorship, financial literacy, and life beyond sports.

OTE provides a unique mentorship program for student-athletes, including weekly check-ins with academic mentors. Oden emphasized the significance of mentorship, particularly for Black youth, highlighting the need for understanding money management and exploring career options. He openly discussed the stigma around conversations about money within the Black community, stressing how it often leads to adults being unprepared for taxes and financial planning. “One of my purposes in life is to give game to children,” Oden shared passionately.

Oden also reflected on the mental and emotional toll of his career-ending injury, admitting the challenges of not achieving the career he …