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Former NBA Player and Current Coach Doug Overton
Former NBA Player and Current Coach Doug Overton
Former NBA Player and Current Coach Doug Overton
Tuesday 27th December 2022
Former NBA player Doug Overton discusses his journey from addiction to sobriety and giving back on 'The Payoff with Pete'.
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Get the buttons here!Doug Overton: From NBA Stardom to Sobriety and Giving Back
And then the best part about it was my kids actually going through this process with me and realizing that you know part of what I was going through. I understand about getting therapy, I understand about talking about your film, I understand about all these things, and I'm like, wow, that's great because he'll be able to you know one day when he has kids.
Imagine reaching the pinnacle of your career, only to face a battle with addiction that threatens to unravel it all. That's the story of Doug Overton, a former NBA player and coach who spent 12 seasons in the league and later coached for the Sixers and Nets. At 46, Doug decided to take a break to spend time with his family, but that’s when his life took an unexpected turn.
He smoked his first joint, leading to six years of substance abuse and some very public legal troubles. But Doug's story doesn't end there. In this episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', Doug opens up about hitting rock bottom, entering treatment, and finding his way back to a fulfilling life. Now, with over two years of sobriety under his belt, Doug is back doing what he loves and giving back to the community.
He shares candid insights about the impact of addiction on his career and family, the importance of therapy, and the power of support in recovery. This episode isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about the journey to reclaiming your life and purpose.