Ryan Clark

Husband of Yonka. Father of Jaden, Jordan & Loghan. Child of God. Founder of DB Precision. In the end, Just A Guy!!

[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“I’ve always been a loner. So, I’m used to it” - @kanebrown

Kane Brown values real relationships, which is why his friendship with Patrick Mahomes works. It’s never been about fame or status—just two regular dudes without egos who enjoy being themselves.

Kane has always connected with athletes because of the brotherhood that comes with the locker room. While he communicates with artists like @MorganWallen , @ShaboozeysJeans , @ChrisYoungMusic , and @Jason_Aldean , he admits country music hasn’t always provided that same sense of closeness he’s been searching for.

@ThePivot & Kane Brown 🤝🏾

#ThePivot #KaneBrown #PatrickMahomes #Friendships

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“I will go to bat for Georgia Bulldogs that’s my squad…” @kanebrown

Despite being in divided SEC company, Kane is sticking with his @GeorgiaFootball roots through the good and bad 🏈 he has one term to describe Florida 😂

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Pivot Family, what do you think? #nfl #football #college #music #podcast @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

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“Yea, the competitiveness… that ate me alive.”- @kanebrown

Kane Brown didn’t take the traditional path to country music stardom. He built his name on Facebook and YouTube before quickly becoming one of the genre’s biggest stars along with names like @lukecombs.

Even with massive success, being overlooked by some of music’s biggest award shows only fueled his competitive spirit. @ChrisYoungMusic reminded him that the fans are what matters most, and that’s been Kane’s focus ever since.

@thepivot & Kane Brown 🤝🏾

#ThePivot #KaneBrown #CountryMusic #Podcast

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"Who says you can’t win on a losing hand?” Kane Brown 

He's sold out arenas. Topped the charts. Built a global brand.

So why does Kane Brown say he's still not satisfied?

It's the story not many saw coming as the country music superstar opens up for a candid conversation about feeling overlooked in Nashville, breaking barriers, navigating doubt and the mental weight that can come with success.

Despite reaching record-breaking heights, Kane explains why he’s still chasing more—and why “making it” never really feels like the finish line.
We talk family, fatherhood, marriage, famous friends and finding purpose beyond the spotlight, from humble beginnings to balancing a life of gratitude with ambition. Plus, stories about his love for Georgia football and friendship with Patrick Mahomes and revolutionizing music one hit at a time. 

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New episode out now streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube. #music #countrymusic #football #podcast

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Headed to Nashville and got to chop it up with our guy- @kanebrown

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

Brother I’m praying with you and your family!

[Matt Miller @nfldraftscout]

Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital. I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses and medical staff. I’m incredibly fortunate to be writing this. 

As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead, I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time.

Thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers and kind messages — they have meant so much to me and my family during this time.

I look forward to continuing my recovery and getting back to ESPN to talk football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class.

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“Bron was like Kobe…” JR Smith

We all remember the @cavs comeback for a championship, we see the 10 year anniversary celebration reuniting the guys…but the bond between
LeBron and JR Smith goes back to the start of it all… JR gives us the real story.

Full conversation streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube #nba #cavs #lebron #podcast

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“While I’m still young I want them to look for me. When I’m older I want them to answer the phone for me”

We joked about Father’s Day being overlooked, but the real gift was never the presents. The blessing is being a father… being present, and having your children want you there too.

Our job is simple: love our babies without conditions. Parenting isn’t transactional. But when you lead with love, consistency, and sacrifice, one day that love finds its way back to you when you need it most. Happy Father’s Day.

@ThePivot Father’s Day.

#ThePivot #FathersDay #Love #Parenting

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“God didn’t make men’s shoulders bigger, so they could carry the weight of the world by themselves”

Young men are often taught that vulnerability is weakness, and that opening up only gives the world another way to hurt them. The truth is, the hardest battles are usually the ones we fight alone.

Too many men carry everyone else’s burdens while silently ignoring their own. During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, remember this: being the answer for everyone else doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence yourself.

@ThePivot 3 man Fridays.

#ThePivot #Depression #MensMentalHealthAwareness

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“When they saLmon with the “L”, I don’t like how the server looks at them”

Some conversations are hard to have with the people you love. You’re afraid your words might create a rift in the relationship.

Money conversations. Respect conversations. Even political opinions can get uncomfortable.

But if we’re being honest, nothing has been tougher than looking grown adults dead in the eye and saying…

“Guys… the ‘L’ in salmon is silent.”

@thepivot 3 man Fridays

#ThePivot #SaLmon #ToughConversations

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“I’m 18. You gave me a pocket full of money. I got cars. I’m in New Orleans. All of a sudden, I’m cute” 😂

JR Smith got drafted straight outta high school to New Orleans… and that might’ve been the worst possible setup for a young man with money, freedom, and little supervision.

He was everywhere. High school games to watch @augustinDj14,
college campuses, every scene imaginable.

And if you gave JR options… just know he wasn’t turning any of them down. In a city full of oysters, JR thought the world was his buffet.

@thepivot with @TheRealJRSmith

#ThePivot #JRsmith #NewOrleans

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“What Brunson did showed us… we have to stop discounting things we can’t explain.”

The Knicks’ championship run reminded us what sports can do for a city. An entire fan base came together, and @jalenbrunson1 cemented himself as one of the NBA’s premier playoff performers while entering the 2026-27 season firmly in the MVP conversation.

As for Wemby and the Spurs skipping the congratulations… that’s competition. He’s comfortable being the villain, but greatness is always defined by how you respond to disappointment. Next season can’t get here soon enough.

@thepivot 3 man Friday

#ThePivot #NYknicks #JalenBrunson #Wemby #NBA

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“This isn’t Little League, there’s no rule we all have to line up and shake hands.”

A special Friday Pivot heading into Father’s Day as we honor Juneteenth, RC talks the opening of the @BarackObama Presidential Center and you already know- it’s 🫡 to @MichelleObama —authentic, unapologetic, and always herself.

A lot to get through, but we got ya covered....the summer of sports is heating up- from the Knicks being crowned Kings of NY, to World Cup action delivering on the hype, to the growing conversation around Wemby and sportsmanship in today’s game.

Then the conversation goes deeper. legacy as dads, grief, mental health, and the things men struggle to say out loud as we remember our brother Aldon Smith🕊️

And in classic Channing fashion, he explains why Father’s Day might be the dumbest holiday on the calendar🤣

Episode out now streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube Tap in, don’t want to miss this convo! #FathersDay #Juneteenth #MentalHealth #Obama @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

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A Friday with the Fellas!!!

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“I’m 18. You gave me a pocket full of money. I got cars. I’m in New Orleans. All of a sudden, I’m cute” 😂

JR Smith got drafted straight outta high school to New Orleans… and that might’ve been the worst possible setup for a young man with money, freedom, and little supervision.

He was everywhere. High school games to watch @augustinDj14,
college campuses, every scene imaginable.

And if you gave JR options… just know he wasn’t turning any of them down. In a city full of oysters, JR thought the world was his buffet.

@thepivot with @TheRealJRSmith

#ThePivot #JRsmith #NewOrleans

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

Michelle Obama is THE ONE!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“16 years… and I probably played 70% of my career depressed”

JR Smith spent much of his career being misunderstood. The narratives, the benchings, and the loss of Andre Bell all left scars that impacted his mental health.

Today, those experiences have reshaped how he parents. He knows there were reasons he never fully reached his potential, and he’s determined to make sure his son never carries those same burdens.

@ThePivot & @TheRealJRSmith

#ThePivot #JRsmith #MensMentalHealthAwareness

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“It’s 1 thing to lose somebody. It’s another thing to lose somebody, & it’s your fault”

@TheRealJRSmith had to carry the reality that a decision he made cost his close friend Andre Bell his life. While Andre’s parents mourned the loss of their son, JR Smith dealt with a guilt he couldn’t escape.

Few visited him in jail, & only his parents remained once he was released. The NBA cared about the player, not the person.

As we focus on accountability, we often forget the mental health of someone after their worst moments. JR was drowning, & there wasn’t a life raft in sight.

@Thepivot & #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

#ThePivot #JRsmith #Depression #Guilt

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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“If I shoot this sh*t, they’re gonna be mad as f*ck- JR Smith

Sometimes the best moments happen when the plan completely falls apart.

@OfficialCrowder tried to ask @TheRealJRSmith a serious question about that infamous 2018 NBA Finals moment… and what happened next turned into something none of us could’ve scripted.

No explanation in this caption will do it justice.

Just let it play.

Trust us… this one is too damn good. 😂😂😂

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#ThePivot #JRsmith #NBAfinals #LebronJames

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“Always keep your promise.” @joshhart

Eagle Scout to NBA Champion… Josh Hart dedicated his life growing up to his passion of basketball, but one important lesson his father taught him was always honor his commitments and follow through on his word. The roots of Josh are what make him the Champion he is today.

For more Monday Motivational stories like this tap into The Pivot’s @youtube page #nba #ny #champion #basketball @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder