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On this episode of Health Is Wealth, Dr. Myron Rolle sits down with NBA veteran and champion Jeff Green for a conversation about resilience, identity, and the life-changing moment that nearly ended his career. From growing up in the competitive basketball culture of the DMV to becoming a fifth-overall draft pick, Jeff’s journey has been defined by discipline, grit, and unwavering belief. But in 2011, during what was supposed to be a routine physical, Jeff received news that changed everything: doctors discovered an aortic aneurysm that required open-heart surgery. At just 25, he faced the terrifying possibility of never playing basketball again. Jeff opens up about the moment he was told to stop playing, the fear and uncertainty he battled leading up to surgery, and the mental shift he needed to return stronger than ever. He also reflects on his childhood, the tough-love lessons from his father, the academic rigor of Georgetown, and how he’s navigated the emotional toll of trades and...

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