Channing Crowder

Husband, Father of 3, Grill Master! Co-host @thepivot | Founder of @crowderpowder🧂 | @560wqam |

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“70% of my NBA career, I played depressed.” @TheRealJRSmith

For years, the world saw JR Smith as an NBA champion, a fearless scorer, and one of basketball’s most unforgettable personalities. What they didn’t see was the battle he was fighting behind the scenes.

In one of his most honest conversations yet, JR opens up about playing alongside @kingjames winning an NBA Championship, the Finals moment that caused 🤯, struggles with mental health, time spent in jail, personal loss, fatherhood, and finding purpose beyond basketball.

This isn’t just a story about 🏀 It’s a story about resilience, redemption, and learning who you are when the game is no longer your identity.

https://t.co/2jjy6D5W8R

Full episode streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube🎙️ #nba #LeBronJames #MentalHealth #Basketball #Knicks @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

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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

[Channing Crowder @OfficialCrowder]

Lil Chan hittin that damn balll !!!!

[Prospect Select Scout @PSBaseballScout]

Channing Crowder (‘30,FL) ⬇️

Shows off quick bat thru zone w/ efficient plane for PS 2B.

#PBCFutures

👤 https://t.co/CscArtIX1a

[Prospect Select Scout @PSBaseballScout]

Channing Crowder (‘30,FL) ⬇️

Shows off quick bat thru zone w/ efficient plane for PS 2B.

#PBCFutures

👤 https://t.co/CscArtIX1a

[Pivot Podcast @thepivot]

“Everything gets answered in Season 5”

Mekai Curtis sits with us to talk Raising Kanan’s final season, working with @50cent his journey from Disney to leading role in PowerBook III series and the sacrifices his family made to help him chase his dream.

Mekai reflects on the legacy of the show, promises answers to long-awaited cliffhangers and he shares how he balances real life with portraying one of TV’s most complex characters.

Plus, what fans can expect from the emotionally-tragic final chapter of Kanan Stark’s story.

https://t.co/mhRJmhKI5D

🎙️Don’t miss it. Streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube #RaisingKanan #Podcast #PowerBookIII #50Cent

[Pivot Podcast @thepivot]

Season 5 Raising Kanan premieres tonight 👀

https://t.co/K92ycCWHqe

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“As much as NY says F* You Trae after the game, that’s fine…I wish they played us on Christmas because I would love to spoil their Christmas every year.”

The 4x NBA All Star @TheTraeYoung has embraced being the @TheGarden villain but despite @nyknicks fans hating on Ice Trae, he roots for the underdogs and gives unique insight into the NBA finals between NY and @spurs and breaks down the sides…

Full conversation streaming on all audio platforms and @youtube #basketball #nba #podcast @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

[Thin Haired Dea @DolasPlaybook]

The @thepivot x @MEACSports for Football Media Day is a huge win for the conference as a whole.

Not only does this expand the conference's visibility, but it also offers an opportunity to introduce it to an audience that may not follow MEAC football but who tune in because of the platform.

What I love about @Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder @FredTaylorMade is that they do the research on who they are interviewing. They bring a level of knowledge that not only transcends the field but also extends beyond it. The level of storytelling they bring into the sports space is exemplary.

Because of this, the opportunity shouldn't stop at Media Day. Imagine a season-long Pivot x MEAC series featuring student-athletes, coaches, alumni & NFL legends connected to each school. And also partnering with us at @HBCUNightly to bring it all together.

Every school has stories worth telling — storytelling drives engagement, recruiting, partnerships, NIL & brand value.

And if you need a producer for it, I'm your girl lol.

But in all seriousness, this feels like a great first step with being creative & innovative from the conference office.

[Pivot Podcast @thepivot]

“I just wanted to leave a certain way…not like they just shipped me to Washington.” @TheTraeYoung

Trae Young breaks his silence on his move from @ATLHawks to @WashWizards -What transpired and how it all went down…he reveals which of his trades was more surprising and why— Draft night or the most recent…🏀

https://t.co/16qsddyO0C

Basketball is a business, full episode out now on all audio platforms and @youtube #nba #basketball #trade #podcast @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

[Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck]

😂 Always enjoy going on the show with my Miami/South Florida crew!!!

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“Regardless of what people think of me, I know who I am and let my play talk for me.” @TheTraeYoung

We sit down with 4x NBA All Star, one of basketball’s most talked-about and misunderstood stars for a conversation that goes far beyond the headlines.

From Oklahoma roots and the pressures of being a basketball prodigy, to draft night and the trade that fueled his competitive fire, Trae Young breaks his silence.

He reflects on coming up the NBA ranks, being slept on, insight into @jalenbrunson1 & @swipathefox embracing the villain role, turning Madison Square Garden’s hostility into motivation and reveals the heartbreak surrounding Atlanta’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Trae also sets the record straight on his departure from the Hawks, shares how his move to Washington came together, and explains why this next chapter means so much to him.

Most importantly, he reveals the man behind the player—speaking candidly about family, brotherhood, criticism, resilience, and the truth behind some of the biggest narratives surrounding his career.

https://t.co/16qsddyO0C

Raw. Honest. Unfiltered. Don’t miss one of Trae’s most personal conversations yet. Full episode streaming now on all audio platforms and @youtube @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder #TraeYoung #NBA #Basketball #Podcast

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“I love Jalen. I tell his dad, I don’t know what you did but you did an outstanding job of getting him to be great. Because he is great.” Patrick Ewing

From one NY legend to the present…Patrick Ewing knows the heartbeat of the @nyknicks pumps with each diehard fan but the tone is set with leadership from @jalenbrunson1 🏀

Game 3, madness at the Garden tonight!

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“That right there told me, they can beat anybody” #mondaymotivation

John Starks may bleed blue and orange but his vision was crystal clear when he shared what he told @jalenbrunson1 and became even more certain when he watched the @nyknicks play @spurs back in the season, and saying- with that type of team chemistry and leadership- they can beat anyone.

Game 3 back in NY🗽#nba #ny #knicks #spurs @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

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“If we are teammates working towards same goal, how do we grow apart?”-Channing Crowder

A Friday with the fellas. 🏈🏀🎙️

The NFL never stops. Neither does real life.

AJ Brown, Myles Garrett, Jared Verse and OBJ dominated the headlines this week- What does it all mean as the guys unpack the reality of growth and what it costs, the magnitude of NBA Finals, Jay Z’s return, Brunson critics and Wemby’s legacy.

Beyond sports, the guys get into what runs them hot, why people grow apart, aging out of certain seasons of life, and what it takes to keep moving forward when everything tells you to quit🎯

https://t.co/i8LDLJp73K

New episode out now, streaming on all audio platforms and @youttube. #NFL #NBA #Sports #Podcast @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

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“First practice, he was like oh shiiit, he’s a shitter💩” Greg Oden 😂

Oden may have been known as a gentle giant away from basketball but on the court his teammates had another name for him based on how he dunked the 🏀 and he thought it was the funniest thing ever!

Full conversation out now on @youtube and all audio platforms #nba #basketball #fun #podcast Pivot Fam, do you agree ⬇️@Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

https://t.co/mnZa2qrbmC

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“Once he gets that little bit of muscle, I think it’s F*%king over for the league.”

From one big man to another- Greg Oden says the NBA is in trouble when @wemby gets to Giannis’ weight 😮‍💨

NBA Finals tip off tonight 🏀Pivot family, what do you think ⬇️ @Realrclark25

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“My story isn’t a basketball story, it’s a life story.” Greg Oden

For years, the world defined Greg Oden by what never happened. The No. 1 overall pick. The injuries. The comparisons. The “what ifs.”

But behind the headlines was a man fighting battles far bigger than basketball and now, Greg is sitting down for one of the most honest conversations of his life—opening up about the pressure of being drafted ahead of Kevin Durant, the pain of seeing his career cut short, the mental health struggles, addiction, depression, public criticism, and the journey to rediscovering his purpose when the game he loved was taken away.

This isn’t a story about being a bust.
It’s a story about second chances, resilience, fatherhood and growth and finding peace after the world already wrote his ending.

https://t.co/mnZa2qqDx4

A powerful conversation and a reminder that every story is bigger than what happens on the court. Episode out now on all audio platforms and @youtube #nba #basketball #podcast #purpose @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

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“I want my name in the same group as Serena, Venus, Arthur Ashe…a black dude that wins a Grand Slam.” @FTiafoe

Francis Tiafoe continues to prove he’s that dude on and off the 🎾court. Coming off a heated comeback win this wknd at the French Open, Tiafoe is always going to be himself- respect the sport and his opponents to the highest but he’s gonna talk that shit and let you know he’s here to win. He shared with us what true success looks like when it’s all said and done. #mondaymotivation

For more conversations like this, tap into The Pivot Podcast on @youtube #tennis #podcast #success @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder

[Mindset Matters @MMatters64217]

Emotions are great servants but poor masters, when you let them rule you, you become their slaves.

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“I didn’t know Kings got scared…”

We never can truly be prepared for what @mrjasonowilson explains in this story but we can learn from it, use our experiences and wisdom to guide us when our mind wants to jump into lion mode. Instead show young people how we handle a situation when fear takes over.

https://t.co/QbqZzF71RX

Full episode out now on all audio platforms and @youtube #podcast #mentalhealth #lion #wisdom @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder