What happens when the game stops and survival becomes the priority?

In this powerful episode of The Long Game NovaCast, Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris sit down with professional basketball player TJ Cline for one of the most personal conversations of the season. While playing professionally overseas, TJ found himself living in Israel during a period of escalating conflict, missile attacks, and air raid alerts, forcing him to navigate uncertainty both on and off the court.

TJ opens up about what daily life was really like, the emotional toll of living in a conflict zone, the perspective he gained through the experience, and how sports, family, and resilience helped him through one of the most challenging chapters of his life. As the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, the conversation also explores family, faith, identity, and the lessons learned when life takes an unexpected turn.

This is more than a basketball story. It's a story about courage, perspective, and finding a way forward when the world around you changes overnight.

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Basketball Hall of Famer, NBA Champion, and one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, Gary Payton joins Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris for an unforgettable conversation on The Long Game NovaCast. From the journey that led him to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the mindset that made him one of the most feared competitors in the game, "The Glove" shares stories, lessons, and perspectives from a legendary career that helped shape basketball history.

Gary also opens up about fatherhood, watching his son build his own NBA legacy, and the pride that comes with seeing the next generation succeed. Plus, he discusses the future of basketball in Seattle, shares exciting news surrounding the SuperSonics, and reflects on life beyond the court. This is a candid conversation about legacy, family, leadership, and what it truly means to play the long game.

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