George Raveling on Defying The Odds and Changing The Game of Basketball Forever (PT. 1)
The Daily Stoic5 Mars 2025

George Raveling on Defying The Odds and Changing The Game of Basketball Forever (PT. 1)

Ryan Holiday sits down with one of his greatest inspirations, the legendary George Raveling, a pioneer in basketball, civil rights, and leadership. From his childhood in segregated Washington, D.C., to becoming one of the most influential figures in sports history, George’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

In this PT. 1 episode, George shares remarkable stories from his life, including his encounters with Presidents Jimmy Carter, Harry S. Truman, and Gerald Ford, his groundbreaking role as Nike’s Global Director of Basketball, and how his lifelong journaling practice has shaped his wisdom and perspective.

As one of the most revered basketball coaches of all time, George has mentored legendary athletes and worked alongside coaching icons like Bob Knight and John Wooden. He played a pivotal role in persuading Michael Jordan to collaborate with Nike on Air Jordan, guided the 1984 U.S. men’s Olympic team to gold, and even became the unexpected guardian of the original, handwritten copy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech


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