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Part 6: Brandon Jennings on Being Treated Like an ATM: People Ask for Stuff on Your Kid's Birthday
Part 1: Brandon Jennings on Getting $250K, House & 2 Cars as #1 High School Basketball Star
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Former NBA player Brandon Jennings opened up about his decision to quit professional basketball at 29, revealing the pivotal role family dynamics played in his choice. After a stint with the Shanghai Brave Dragons in China, Jennings returned to the U.S., joining the G League and securing a ten-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, his passion was shifting towards fashion. Jennings later signed with Russia’s Zenit Saint Petersburg, but frustrations emerged when he realized he was not enjoying basketball anymore. An Instagram post criticizing the team’s internal structure raised eyebrows, but it was a deeper personal unrest that prompted his departure. Jennings cited strained family relations and the need to redefine his identity beyond basketball as significant factors. His brand, Tuff Crowd, became his beacon, guiding him through a tumultuous period. Ultimately, Jennings chose to follow this newfound passion, officially stepping away from the professional court.
