Bobby Ray Jones Jr. grew up in a two-parent household in Compton, CA. In this episode, I talk with him about how home, sports, academics, and being an introvert all helped keep him busy and out of trouble in his youth. Bobby excelled first in track, then in basketball. At the legendary Dominguez High School, he overlapped three years with Tyson Chandler. During Bobby's time, Dominguez won three state titles and, in 2000, the national championship. It was there that he first honed his skills on defense and as a team player; he went on to play for coach and mentor Lorenzo Romar at the University of Washington. He shares about his experience being drafted into the NBA, and we talk about travel and his years playing professionally in Italy. Finally, he talks about the value and importance of giving back to his community. Bobby is now a full-time yoga practitioner and teaches yoga to kids in his hometown.
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