In this episode of Combo’s Court, Lenny Cooke returns to breakdown the biggest misconceptions about his basketball journey, the truth behind the Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James games, why the car accident — not the LeBron matchup — was the real turning point, and how he rebuilt both his mindset and his love for the game. Lenny discusses early hype, ego, missed opportunities, Summer League with the Celtics, his relationship with Sebastian Telfair, and the lessons he now shares with young players. He also talks about New York City basketball culture, the difference between players then and now, and how social media would have dramatically changed his career. Niki Avery adds insight on mindset, accountability, and her upcoming trip to Dubai to represent Team USA in the 3-on-3 World Championships. Topics Covered: – Misconceptions about Lenny Cooke’s story – Carmelo Anthony showdown and key lessons – Why the LeBron game did not change his career – The car accident and its aftermath – Losing and rediscovering his love for basketball – Boston Celtics Summer League and missed opportunities – Hype, ego, and accountability – Sebastian Telfair’s situation and support – Social media’s impact on young players – NYC basketball: then vs now – Coaching, mentorship, and “Lessons for Life” – Lenny Cooke vs today’s top prospects USE CODE COMBO ON PRIZEPICKS! Sign up on PrizePicks using the promo code “Combo.” Make a deposit of $5 or more and receive $50 instantly here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/COMBO Support the show: Cash App $CombosCourt | Venmo @CombosCourt Drop a review wherever you listen! FOLLOW COMBO: IG: @onetwocombo X (Twitter): @itsonetwocombo Podcast: Combo’s Court on Apple, Spotify, and all podcast platforms