72. Kris Martin on Overseas Grind, Playing Through Injury, and Earning Respect

In this episode of the Wonbyone Podcast, Obi sits down with Kris Martin, fifth-year pro and former D1 hooper out of Colorado State, to talk about the unfiltered truth behind playing basketball overseas. From signing his first contract during COVID to rehabbing a serious back injury on his own, Kris opens up about what it really takes to stay in the game when resources are limited and expectations are high.

They break down the mental toughness required to succeed overseas, the shift from college structure to professional independence, and the value of humility when you're starting from the bottom. Kris shares why defense, consistency, and being a good teammate matter, and how he’s grown as both a player and a man through the overseas journey.

📍 Topics covered:
-Going pro during COVID and landing his first overseas contract
-Playing through a herniated disc and learning how to rehab alone
-Why professionalism starts with being coachable and consistent
-Adjusting to life as the only American on the team
-The mental and emotional grind of building your career overseas
-How showing up every day earns you respect in basketball and in life

🎙️ Hosted by Obi Emegano – Pro Basketball Player & Olympian
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