Send us a textIn episode nine of Sports Chat With Matt, we bring on NBA player Keifer Sykes. Keifer takes us through his inspirational journey to the NBA and shares some great pearls of wisdom along the way. From growing up in Chicago, to going to a mid-major as a small guard, to playing years overseas, and ultimately making his NBA debut as a 28-year-old rookie.  Check it out!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 00:52 Chi-Town Movie02:55 Keifer’s Journey Through HS to Committing to UWGB 05:22 Adjusting as a 17-year-old Freshman; Being a Leader From Day One08:55 Keifer’s First Two Years of College12:12 Overcoming Tough Times and Tragedy13:53 Journey with Alfonzo McKinnie from High School in Chicago, to College, to NBA 20:15 Keifer’s Junior Year 25:08 What if UWGB makes the NCAA Tournament in 2014?27:26 Decision to Come Back for Senior Year31:07 Part Two: 2022 Offseason, Keifer Signing with Detroit 32:45 Back into Keifer’s Journey, Senior Year, Greatest Missed Dunk Ever?35:32 Favorite Game in College39:51 Keifer Graduating College42:36 Keifer’s Rookie Year 47:28 Crazy Situation in South Korea in Year Two 53:15 Adapting to Playing Overseas 58:49 Did Doubt About Make the NBA Creep In? 01:03:18 Keifer’s Record Year01:07:57 Keifer’s Opportunity in the NBA01:09:46 Keifer’s Breakout Game at Madison Square Garden01:18:06 Keifer’s Advice to Kids01:19:38 Green Bay Phoenix TBT Team?01:21:47 Rapid Fire Round

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