NBA Hall of Famer. Kidney transplant survivor. Prostate cancer survivor. Champion—on and off the court.
In Episode 4 of Health Is Wealth, Dr. Myron Rolle sits down with legendary Miami Heat big man Alonzo Mourning for a profound and inspiring conversation about survival, identity, and redefining strength.
From battling a rare kidney disease (FSGS) that nearly ended his career to undergoing a life-saving transplant—and most recently, confronting a prostate cancer diagnosis—Zo opens up about the life-altering challenges he’s faced and how each one shaped his perspective.
In this candid conversation, he and Dr. Rolle dive into what it truly means to take ownership of your health—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and why early detection, vulnerability, and persistence are essential for every man, athlete or not.
Topics include:

Navigating life and basketball with kidney disease.
The mental and emotional toll of being told to retire.
Returning to win an NBA championship post-transplant.
Facing prostate cancer head-on and encouraging regular screenings.
Advocating for the next generation of athletes to prioritize their health.

Health Is Wealth is a PlayersTV Original Series hosted by neurosurgeon and former NFL safety Dr. Myron Rolle, exploring the health journeys of the world’s top athletes and redefining what it means to be well.

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