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D’Angelo Russell sits down with some of the brightest young hoopers in the country — Tyran Stokes, Alijah Arenas, Tajh Ariza, and Kaleena Smith — for an unfiltered conversation about basketball, life, and what it really takes to make it to the NBA.
From the importance of family and building support systems, to competing with friends, staying humble, and finding your routine, DLo gives real advice that these future stars — and anyone chasing their dreams — can use.
In this episode, they talk about:
Competing at the highest level while still in high school
Why being friends with your competition actually makes you better
The mindset needed to separate yourself and prepare for the league
Lessons from pros like Karl-Anthony Towns, Draymond Green, and Anthony Edwards
How family, fun, and creativity off the court fuel success on the court
This conversation gives you a rare inside look at the next generation of basketball stars before they hit the league — and the wisdom they’re soaking up from an NBA vet.
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"DLO Gives advice to make it to the NBA | Tyran Stokes | Alijah Arenas | Tajh Ariza | Kaleena Smith" is an episode of The Backyard Podcast w/ D’Angelo Russell. Runtime 42 min. Published October 3, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.