Basketball Motivational Keynote Speakers

Former NBA star Walter Bond is a speaker who motivates people through his life story of trials and triumphs. Growing up in Chicago, he always dreamed of playing in the NBA. Though he lacked the natural athletic gifts of many of his peers, through hard work, parental encouragement, and discipline, he achieved his dream, and had an eight-year professional playing career with the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons. He also spent time as a broadcast analyst for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He later applied the same principles he'd used as a pro-basketball player to achieve great success off the court as an entrepreneur, business owner, and financial analyst. His book, The Off Season for Financial Advisors, is designed to help financial advisors win big. A powerful keynote speaker, Walter Bond transforms his athletic and business savvy into an action-packed inspirational message that will deliver results to your organization, regardless of their circumstances. He spreads positivity through his inspirational story, and shows listeners how they truly can live their dreams.

Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: FL

Current president and former head coach of the Miami Heat, Pat Riley is the consummate competitor who knows the exhilaration that comes with winning. He guided the Heat to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons with them and led the team to win the 2006 NBA Championship—the franchise's first title. Riley shares his strategies for winning and outdistancing the competition on the court—and off. Riley understands the psychology of teamwork and personal excellence and is a master at creating organizations whose achievements are greater than the sum of their parts. He shows how to recognize the cycles of team change and make the most of every opportunity. Author of The Winner Within, the Sporting News recently named Riley one of the 50 greatest coaches of all time.

Fee Range: $125,000–$150,000
Travels From: FL

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Travels From: CA

Fee Range: $5,000–$8,000
Travels From: MO

Fee Range: $31,000–$50,000
Travels From: MI

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate that provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities. Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Johnson parlayed the skills and tenacity he acquired on the court into a winning formula for his successful business ventures. In his presentations, Magic Johnson inspires audiences with the story of his stunning ascent, his philosophy for success, and his vision for a bright and promising future.

Fee Range: $150,000–$300,000
Travels From: CA

Famed basketball coach Ken Carter sent a powerful message when he literally locked his undefeated, state play-off bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books and stop counting on athletic potential as the only ticket out of a tough, inner city life. The film, "Coach Carter," based on the lock-out, is just one more testimony to the strength of his convictions. Carter had a monumental task at hand: the students were failing academically and the athletic programs were in a pathetic state. Within two years, he had virtually single-handedly turned around the school, physically and mentally cleaning house. At the podium, Coach Carter scores with hard-hitting advice about accountability, integrity, teamwork and leadership. He is the founder and chairman of the Coach Ken Carter Foundation, a non-profit organization that develops, promotes and provides education, training and mentoring programs for African-American youths.

Fee Range: $8,000–$20,000
Travels From: TX

Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: CA

Dan is an author, executive coach, business consultant and former top speaker with Tony Robbins. He is a best-selling author and internationally recognized motivational speaker with the experience of presenting over 3,500 customized talks to companies around the globe.

Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: NV

Lamar Odom is a worldwide sensation, with a decorated career in the NBA. As a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, he won championships in 2009 and 2010 and was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011. Lamar played professional basketball with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. Lamar went on to marry Khloe Kardashian and appeared on Keeping Up With The Kardashians and Khloe & Lamar, the most famous reality show on TV. Lamar and Khloe divorced and Lamar's drug addiction almost ended his life. Lamar survived 12 strokes and 6 heart attacks, which led him on the road to recovery. Lamar has had an amazing journey and enjoys spreading the word with his story.

Fee Range: $25,000–$30,000
Travels From: CA

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Travels From: CA