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In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Duhon, he shares behind-the-scenes stories, pivotal game moments, and life lessons learned along the way, including the 2002 and 2004 Duke Basketball teams, transitioning to the NBA, playing with Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant, and how he eventually found his way into coaching. Chris provides his insights on leadership, resilience, and staying competitive both on and off the court.

00:00 – Introducing Chris Duhon and his basketball journey
01:02 – The decision to return to Duke after championship season
03:00 – Reflecting on the 2004 Elite Eight loss to Indiana
08:14 – Memorable final game at Cameron and emotional moments
09:59 – Lessons from Duke’s Final Four and national championship ambitions
12:26 – Transition to NBA: Rookie experiences and adjusting to the league
14:13 – Highlight game: 34-point performance with Chicago Bulls
16:13 – Comparing NBA teammates: Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant
17:04 – Kobe’s “Mamba moment” and their playful bet on triple-doubles
20:20 – Lessons from Kobe Bryant’s work ethic and greatness
22:01 – Moving into coaching: transition from playing to teaching
23:52 – Coaching at various levels and learning the game from a new perspective
27:48 – Balancing family, career moves, and returning to North Carolina
29:16 – Advice to his son: running your own race and developing resilience
32:36 – Inside Duke’s locker room: memorable stories and locker room humor
35:22 – Life philosophy: “Next play” — living in the moment and resilience
37:48 – Does Chris Duhon still got it? Confidence in basketball and family
39:11 – Closing remarks and future outlook