Join Buzzer Beaters for a special 50th episode featuring NFL star and UCLA Hall of Famer JJ Stokes! We explore his incredible journey from a multi-sport athlete in San Diego to a Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots. JJ shares insights into his football career, including playing alongside Steve Young and Tom Brady, and his deep love for basketball, which nearly led him to walk on at UCLA. We discuss his top NBA players, the Player Greatness Index, and modern NFL dynamics. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on sports, family, and legacy!
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Chapters:
00:01:15 Guest Introduction: JJ Stokes
00:02:59 JJ Stokes Highlight Clip
00:04:22 JJ Stokes Joins the Show
00:05:44 JJ’s Family and Coaching Life
00:07:26 JJ’s Early Life and Sports Journey
00:09:36 Choosing Football Over Basketball
00:13:34 JJ’s Basketball Style and Influences
00:15:12 Injury in Adult Basketball League
00:16:41 Attempt to Walk On UCLA Basketball
00:19:46 Basketball vs. Football Passion
00:21:52 Realizing NFL Potential
00:26:04 Benefits of Multi-Sport Training
00:34:14 NFL Career and Wrist Injury
00:40:25 Handling Criticism as an Athlete
00:48:45 Social Media’s Impact on Athletes
00:50:13 Top NFL Wide Receivers
00:53:47 Changes in NFL Gameplay
00:54:55 Colorful NFL Personalities
00:59:47 Teammate Bryant Young
01:00:34 Quarterbacks: Young, Brunell, Brady
01:05:15 Devonte Adams Meeting JJ
01:07:24 JJ’s Childhood Inspirations
01:09:16 Player Greatness Index Discussion
01:12:37 JJ’s Top NBA Players
01:16:57 NBA Trade Reactions
01:18:09 NBA Draft Lottery Suspicions
01:19:49 Warriors and Steph Curry’s Impact
01:24:33 JJ on Brock Purdy and 49ers
