Global hoops, Jewish wisdom, Deni Avdija, and balancing basketball and religion with Tamir Goodman

Head Games Podcast: a sports & psych podcast

Dubbed the Jewish Jordan by Sports Illustrated, Tamir Goodman was the #25 ranked college recruit in the country. We talk with Tamir about balancing his Jewish faith with basketball at the D1 and pro-level, basketball in America vs. the global game, and how he confronted adversity throughout his career. A good, nay great man.

:21 Tamir’s story - balancing D1 hoops with Orthodox Judaism

2:20 Navigating D1 offers as the #25 recruit

4:23 Why choosing Towson over Maryland was an easy decision

7:00 The power of a ‘Shabbat’ (rest and reflection) for everyone

9:22 How dyslexia helped on the court

14:13 Coming to terms with the end of playing career in Israel

17:20 Israeli/Euro League vs. US B-Ball

20:38 Israeli player Deni Avidja (#9 pick in the 2020 draft)

24:11 Tamir’s post-playing career

26:04 Shifting negative mindsets with Jewish wisdom

Twitter: @TamirGoodman Learn more: tamirgoodman.com

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