# @thepivot on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dan8lyYh4Sy
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67900211-thepivot-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5f4454ef02.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10T19:30:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Pivot Podcast (@thepivot) — https://gondola.cc/thepivot

## Caption

“Would I have allowed fear to steal my destiny?” 

No guest. Just the fellas keeping it real, for one of those conversations that reminds us why this show feels like the locker room.

From reflecting on Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis and the brotherhood of football to the realities of CTE, the guys have an honest discussion about the risks of the game—and knowing everything they know now, would they have changed what they did and what they’d tell younger generations who want to play this beautiful game with so many unknowns. 

The guys also get into the Jaylen Brown trade shake up, what real leadership looks like, the personal goals they’re chasing in the second half of the year, and Ryan gives his one takeaway after witnessing the marriage of Travis and Taylor, something we all can learn from.

Real talk. Big laughs. Honest perspective. Episode out now streaming on all audio platforms and youtube #nfl #nba #cte #podcast

## Stats

- **Views:** 93,029
- **Likes:** 3
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- **Comments:** 216

## Tags

nba, cte, nfl, podcast

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