Greg Kelser Shares How He Became a NCAA Legend | At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua

Today on At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, we’re sitting down with NCAA and Michigan State Legend, Greg Kelser. Greg Kelser has lived a life unlike many. He moved over 10 times as a child due to the fact that his parents were in the military, and along the way he acquired a unique approach to life that is still serving him today. He has overcome obstacles during his athletic journey, ranging from being placed on the JV squad for 4 games as a tenth grader, to fighting for a starting spot at Michigan State. In this episode, Greg shares a look behind the curtain of Michigan State's 1979 National Championship over Larry Bird, and reflects on his time playing with Magic Johnson, Terry Furlow, and his other immortalized teammates. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introducing Greg Kelser 3:20 - Growing Up in a Military Family 8:35 - How Greg’s Parents Raised a Winner 13:47 - How Greg’s Father and Bill Russel Made Him Love Basketball 18:53 - Going From JV to Varsity in 4 Games 25:26 - The Impact of Coaches 28:19 - How Greg Got Recruited to MSU 37:06 - Life at Michigan State 38:55 - Terry Furlow’s Impact on Greg 44:22 - The Type of Advocates You Want in Life 47:31 - Beating Larry Bird in the National Championship 51:04 - How Magic Johnson Made Greg a Better Player 54:05 - Getting Drafted to the Detroit Pistons 58:11 - Battling Injuries and Walking Away From the NBA 1:04:38 - Basketball Can Give You A Lot But It Owes You Nothing 1:06:23 - Becoming a Broadcaster 1:10:42 - Making Meaningful Connections 1:13:01 - The Current State of Society 1:19:16 - Sports Connect the Community 1:32:40 - Follow At the Podium and Greg Kelser CONNECT WITH MANNY Podcast: At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua Website: https://thepodiumgroup.com/ Instagram: / podium_podcast LinkedIn: / mannyamezcua NEW TO THE PODCAST? At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to success. #nfl #nba #collegesports #podcast #sports