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More Than My Last Name with Justin Johnson & Sydney Cheaney | Born To The Game Podcast
In this episode of Born To The Game, Mariah & Temara sit down with Justin Johnson, son of NBA legend Eddie Johnson, and Sydney Cheaney, daughter of NBA great Calbert Cheaney — for a raw, deeply human conversation about identity, pressure, and growth. Justin opens up about the emotional weight of following in his father’s footsteps on the court — and the personal mental health battles he faced while trying to live up to a legacy. His story is one of honesty, healing, and learning to define success on his own terms. Sydney shares her journey of growing up always on the move, struggling to…
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