Legends, Lessons, and Living Well: NBA Greats Rick Barry & Bill Cartwright, and the Power of Wellness Warriors
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Legends, Lessons, and Living Well: NBA Greats Rick Barry & Bill Cartwright, and the Power of Wellness Warriors
In this dynamic edition of The Neil Haley Show (October 23, 2025), Neil welcomes a lineup of extraordinary guests whose stories span from the hardwood to holistic health. The episode begins with NBA legend Rick Barry, co-hosted by G.J. Reynolds, as they discuss Rick’s incredible basketball legacy—being the only player to lead the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in scoring—and his ventures after retirement. Speaking live from the golf course, Rick reflects on life after basketball, his passion for golf and fishing, and his entrepreneurial pursuits, including his innovative basketball shoe brand EKTIo, designed to prevent ankle injuries. He also shares his philosophy on success, passion, and longevity with signature humor and wisdom.
The second segment features Bill Cartwright, five-time NBA Champion (three as a player, two as a coach) and former Chicago Bull. Bill recounts his career with the Knicks and Bulls, his coaching years in Japan, and his transition into entrepreneurship with Cartwright Downs, a background investigation company, and Froggy’s, a renowned Chicago-area restaurant. He discusses leadership, teamwork, and the similarities between basketball fundamentals and business strategy, emphasizing persistence, education, and the power of planning for life after sports.
In the final segment, Neil brings on fitness icons Laura Ribbins and Dar Lee Simmons, founders of Wellness Warriors Ignite, to explore the connection between health, mindset, and empowerment. They share how their holistic community helps women reclaim their wellness through realistic fitness routines, mindset coaching, and supportive accountability groups. From “Fit in 15” exercises to mindset shifts and community challenges, Laura and Dar Lee break down how small daily habits lead to lasting transformation.
Together, these interviews celebrate legacy, purpose, and reinvention—whether on the court, in business, or through personal health.
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