{"id":3822,"date":"2021-07-08T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/122-rex-chapman-nba-finals-special-rewind-the-master-of-twitter-inspiration-and-former-nba-star-on-the-pandemic-trump-blm-and-sports-reopening-shutting-down-mitch-mcconnell-opening-up-about\/"},"modified":"2021-07-08T11:04:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T11:04:37","slug":"122-rex-chapman-nba-finals-special-rewind-the-master-of-twitter-inspiration-and-former-nba-star-on-the-pandemic-trump-blm-and-sports-reopening-shutting-down-mitch-mcconnell-opening-up-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/122-rex-chapman-nba-finals-special-rewind-the-master-of-twitter-inspiration-and-former-nba-star-on-the-pandemic-trump-blm-and-sports-reopening-shutting-down-mitch-mcconnell-opening-up-about\/","title":{"rendered":"122. Rex Chapman. NBA Finals Special (Rewind). The Master of Twitter Inspiration and Former NBA Star on the Pandemic, Trump, BLM, and Sports Reopening. Shutting Down Mitch McConnell. Opening Up About Opioid Addiction."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA6321405241\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;height: 210px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we\u2019re sharing some of the best from our archives. Former NBA star and current Twitter megastar Rex Chapman joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on August 6, 2020 in Episode 66. If you\u2019ve never heard this episode, you\u2019re in for a treat. And if you\u2019re a long time listener, you\u2019ll enjoy hearing this gem again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>From August 6, 2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Former NBA star (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rexchapman\"><em>@RexChapman<\/em><\/a><em>) has quickly become one of the single most popular and beloved figures on Twitter. Rex was a basketball superstar. He took the Kentucky Wildcats to the Sweet 16. And played for the USA national team in the Pan-AM games.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>He was an NBA lottery pick, going #8 overall in the 1988 draft. He electrified America in the dunk competition, and played for 12 seasons for the Charlotte Hornets, Washington Bullets, Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns. Always a fan favorite, Rex once dropped 39 points on Michael Jordan. But injuries eventually drove him out of the game. And into addiction. After his playing days ended, Rex fell into gambling and the deepest depths of opioid addiction. He fell hard&#8211;and he fell in public. And it almost killed him. But Rex Chapman has always been a fighter. And he fought back. He got help. He got support. And he started a new life after opioids, helping others where he could.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Especially on Twitter&#8211;where his account has become a daily visit for millions. From friends of this pod like <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-44-ambassador-susan-rice-reactions-to-kobe-bryants-death-the-grammy-awards-and-mike-pompeo-race-in-the-military-whether-or-not-shell-run-for-office-the-truth-behind-cas\/\"><em>Ambassador Susan Rice<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-64-ron-perlman-exclusive-the-man-who-stomped-ted-cruz-matt-gaetz-on-twitter-trump-vs-the-generals-atlanta-cops-charged-in-rayshard-brooks-case-the-george-floyd-murder-is-the-my-lai-of-po\/\"><em>Ron Perlman<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-49-stephanie-ruhle-breaking-down-bloomberg-biden-emerges-as-john-snow-super-tuesday-carnage-mastering-ap-calculus-and-spring-break-roses-and-thorns-rieckhoffs-super-hot-quarter\/\"><em>Stephanie Ruhle<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-55-jeffrey-wright-westworld-and-covid19-fighting-the-virus-in-brooklyn-rallying-for-restaurants-ebola-in-sierra-leone-the-slave-behind-jack-daniels-whiskey-trump-vs-the-who-stupid-hits\/\"><em>Jeffrey Wright,<\/em><\/a><em> to Booger McFarland and Martina Navratilova, to LTC Alexander Vindman, to Megyn Kelly, to Trevor Noah, to McHammer, to Congressman Justin Amash and Congresswoman AOC&#8211;they all follow Rex. And he\u2019s not just posting videos. He\u2019s calling BS. He\u2019s putting out good information. And he\u2019s making an impact.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Be a part of the solution. Join us for exclusive access and events by joining our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\"> Patreon community<\/a>. Get access to events, guests, <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">merch discounts<\/a>, and exclusive content. And <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">check out the new IA merch<\/a> to hook up your favorite independent dad ahead of Father\u2019s Day next month.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat all political pods ought to be: fun, engaging, freewheeling, and respectful &#8211; even welcoming- of different points of view. I\u2019m a fan.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211;<\/em>That\u2019s what political strategist <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulBegala\/status\/1388243284884168706\">Paul Begala called <em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can also watch video of this show with Willie and more than 100 other important, inspiring and iconic leaders from <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/5-sarah-jessica-parker-americas-scooter-invasion-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-syrias-hostage-austin-tice\/\">Sarah Jessica Parker<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/45-meghan-mccain-the-iowa-disaster-previewing-new-hampshire-haters-ivanka-and-the-oscars-life-in-on-the-campaign-trail-guns-whiskey-and-the-future-of-the-republican-party-tv-is-bullshit-shot\/\">Meghan McCain<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/78-stephen-colbert-taking-on-trump-the-supreme-court-battle-breonna-taylor-leadership-after-loss-stephens-dog-eating-ai-weiweis-art-joking-in-the-face-of-fear-laughing-at-the\/\">Stephen Colbert<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/37-pete-buttigieg-reaction-to-the-afghanistan-papers-mayor-petes-favorite-drink-his-unexpected-navy-recruiter-story-arabic-not-aerobics-a-president-whos-not-a-parent-what-to-d\/\">Pete Buttigieg<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\">Righteous YouTube page<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a> connects, informs and inspires&#8211;and is powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous.us\">Righteous Media<\/a>. On social media or <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\">www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also watch video of this full conversation:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_48724\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mULPcc61vfY?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And stay vigilant, America.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we\u2019re sharing some of the best from our archives. Former NBA star and current Twitter megastar Rex Chapman joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on August 6, 2020 in Episode 66. If you\u2019ve never heard this episode, you\u2019re in for a treat. And if&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/122-rex-chapman-nba-finals-special-rewind-the-master-of-twitter-inspiration-and-former-nba-star-on-the-pandemic-trump-blm-and-sports-reopening-shutting-down-mitch-mcconnell-opening-up-about\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">122. Rex Chapman. NBA Finals Special (Rewind). The Master of Twitter Inspiration and Former NBA Star on the Pandemic, Trump, BLM, and Sports Reopening. Shutting Down Mitch McConnell. 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