Alvin Kamara on Greenwood, Health, NFL Career, and Atlanta Rap
Club Shay ShayFebruary 2, 20221h 9min131,709 views
64 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβGreenwood Initiative and Financial Empowerment
- π‘ Alvin Kamara discusses his investment in Greenwood, a banking platform for minorities, co-founded with Ryan Glover and Killer Mike.
- π― The platform aims to provide access to banking, quality loans, and fair interest rates for African American and Latino communities.
- π° Kamara highlights that a dollar circulates only 0-1 times in the Black community, emphasizing the need for financial knowledge and access to elevate the community.
- π€ He feels a responsibility to give back, inspired by his own journey and the lack of financial knowledge he had growing up.
Health, Nutrition, and Training
- π± Kamara is passionate about juicing, viewing health as wealth, and co-owns a cold-pressed juice bar called The Big Squeezy.
- π₯ He has been primarily plant-based and vegan for about a year and a half, occasionally incorporating fish and seafood.
- ποΈ His training regimen starts at 4:30 AM, focusing on running, lifting, and fine-tuning core stability, balance, and hand-eye coordination.
- β‘ He emphasizes the importance of recovery, utilizing Normatec and Game Ready systems, and believes availability is key in a long season.
NFL Career and Transition
- π Kamara reflects on the Saints' 2020 playoff loss to Tom Brady's Buccaneers, acknowledging Tampa Bay was better prepared.
- π He discusses the post-Drew Brees era, noting that Brees is irreplaceable but that Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill have gained respect.
- π§ Kamara highlights Drew Brees' meticulous preparation as a significant influence on his own game and dedication.
- π He shares his draft experience, being selected by the Saints in the third round, and emphasizes that where you go is more important than how high you're drafted.
Personal Journey and Influences
- π Kamara details his early college career at Alabama, realizing the intense competition at running back and his subsequent transfer to junior college (Hutchinson CC).
- β οΈ An arrest during his time at home led to a moment of realization about his actions and the need for a personal journey of growth.
- π He eventually landed at Tennessee, aiming to prove himself in the SEC, and then the NFL with the Saints, where his vision aligned with Sean Payton's.
- π¨ Kamara discusses his interest in fashion, influenced by his sister, and his appreciation for Jordan 3s as his favorite versatile sneaker.
On-Field Achievements and Aspirations
- π He recounts his six-touchdown game, expressing a desire to have potentially scored seven, but accepting the outcome.
- π― Kamara is motivated by touches and all-purpose yards rather than just carries, aiming for efficiency and touchdowns.
- π He acknowledges the devaluing of the running back position but points to recent contracts for players like Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry as proof of the position's value at an elite level.
- π He aspires to achieve the **
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