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NBA Champion Jeff Ayres Reveals Rare Kobe & LeBron Stories & Behind The Scenes of The Spurs Dynasty

1 h 58 min · 15. maj 2026
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Former NBA champion Jeff Ayres joins The Victory Degree Podcast to share a rare inside look at life in the league, from his rookie year with the Portland Trail Blazers to battling LeBron’s Heat with the Pacers and winning a title with the Spurs. Jeff opens up about the grind of an NBA season, learning the business side of basketball, playing alongside stars like Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, Steph Curry, Paul George, Tim Duncan, and more — plus the lessons he took from some of the best coaches and veterans in the game. This conversation is about basketball, perspective, resilience, and what it really takes to survive at the highest level.  Connect with Jeff:  Instagram: instagram.com/jayres1912/  Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu [https://spoti.fi/4cmtQXu] Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB [https://apple.co/4e9hmVB] George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR [https://spoti.fi/4bIywaR] Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR [https://apple.co/45ltHBR] Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 [https://spoti.fi/3yyddu8] Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21 [https://apple.co/3AcnX21]

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