The Everyday Jedi
At the age of seven, John Amaechi was convinced: His mother was a Jedi. A single mom who worked as a psychologist, she had almost superhuman abilities to reassure, comfort and help her patients. Over 15 years later, as an Orlando Magic player, Amaechi faced his own Jedi moment. Hear Amaechi's inspiring story, from becoming the first publicly gay NBA player to adopting two high school boys, and learn how we can all embrace our inner talent.
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