# @shelli_stelmak on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZIk9HWubUi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66222364-shelli-stelmak-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-03T18:41:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Shelli Stelmak (@shelli_stelmak) — https://gondola.cc/shelli_stelmak

## Caption

NBA FINALS START TONIGHT. 🏀🔥
Before Game 1 tips off, I caught up with former NBA standout Tim Thomas about loyalty, perseverance, and the people who stay in your corner through every chapter of life.
At the celebration of the basketball court named in honor of Naughty by Nature, Tim shared how Hip Hop Hooray became part of his NBA journey and how the group’s support never wavered.
His message for players, fans, and anyone chasing a dream:

Stay true to your craft. Stay true to yourself.

Because when life gets tough… keep going.
As the NBA Finals begin tonight, that mindset might be more important than ever.

Thank you
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