We are joined by two amazing guests this week. Dr. Ben Nwachukwu, a sports medicine surgeon

from the famed Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, team physician for the Brooklyn Nets, New

York Liberty, and New York Red Bulls, and medical consultant for the NBA Players Association, joins us to

talk about his journey and career. Ben was born in Nigeria and moved to London at the age of 7. He

picked up a basketball for the first time at age 14 and 4 years later was playing college ball at Columbia

in New York. His background as a high-level player and experience with the NBA including being in the

2020 NBA Playoff Bubble, gives him unique insight into how professional sports have been affected by

and responded to COVID-19.

A familiar face to TSMO, the multifaceted Dr. Kamran Hamid, Foot & Ankle specialist from Loyola

Chicago and former team doctor to the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, makes his return to our show to

add his perspective.

While both are leaders in their respective fields, they lead fascinating lives outside of surgery. Ben is co-

founder of Best in Class MD, an up and coming telehealth company looking to disrupt the traditional

health care model. Kamran, a former stand up comedian, is a rap artist known as KomRon who has

quickly become an internet sensation. Ben and Kamran have been close friends for over a decade, and

we are blessed to have them share their wisdom and humor with us.