Father of NBA Star Documents Love of Basketball in Marvin Williams Sr.’s “Secondary Break”
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In this episode 244, we visit with Marvin Williams Sr., author of “Secondary Break: An NBA Dad’s Story,” a powerful memoir of one father’s journey from his roots in Brooklyn to small-town North Carolina and the love of basketball instilled in both himself and his son, an NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets.
With sharp wit and stark honesty, Marvin recalls growing up in Brooklyn—with gangs, The Black Panther party, and a diversified community—and moving to rural North Carolina where segregation and racial prejudice reigned.
Voted “One of the best new basketball books” in Book Authority’s Top 25 must-reads in 2021, “Secondary Break” is perfect for any sports fan.
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About the Author:
Marvin Williams Sr. was a member of the US Navy from 1983 to 1989. He also is a current member of The Fathers and Men of Professional Basketball Players Organization, a group dedicated to improving fathers’ and families’ relationships and providing financial assistance and mentorship to families in need. He has been featured on TNT Sports, CBS Sports, and FOX Sports Southeast. He has also been a guest speaker at The Tom Joyner Family Reunion. Marvin has also coached basketball for over thirty years, which includes high school and college. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his son and two grandchildren.
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