LOS ANGELES, CA (June 7, 2022) – The Los Angeles Lakers retained the services of Game Changer Founder, Sean Sheppard, to conduct multiple 1 on 1 interview with Laker legends that have included Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Robert Horry, and Carmelo Anthony. The interviews have or will air exclusively on DWS+, the streaming platform of DWS, the official global investment sponsor of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar focused on his incomparable life as a social justice champion, the Black experience in America, and law enforcement/community relations, among other topics. The interview took place at the UCLA Health Training Facility in El Segundo, California, training center for the Los Angeles Lakers, and home of the South Bay Lakers G-League team. 30 second clips of the interview were shown at Lakers home games throughout the month of February, 2022.
The Robert Horry interview took place at the home of the 7-time NBA champion on March 2, 2022, and focused on the upbringing and career of the one and only “Big Shot Bob.” The interview can be viewed in its entirety on the official YouTube Channel of the Los Angeles Lakers (see below).
The Magic Johnson interview occurred on March 21, 2022, at the UCLA Health Training Facility in El Segundo, California, training center for the Los Angeles Lakers, and focused on his incredible journey to becoming a billionaire business man.
The Carmelo Anthony interview took place on April 2, 2022, at the Band of Vices Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA, and focused on the future Hall of Famer’s love of art and his passion for supporting and spotlighting artists of color. The interview also touched on his new book, Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised, and being the first recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.
