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GUEST: George “The Messiah” Papoutsis is a New York City streetball icon known for his explosive personality, fearless style of play, and viral dominance at the legendary West 4th Street “Cage.” Born and raised in NYC to Greek immigrant parents, George’s journey embodies the grit, hustle, and raw authenticity that have defined New York playground basketball for generations.

Before rising to global attention, Papoutsis worked blue-collar jobs — from cab driving to bridge painting — grinding his way through life while remaining anchored to the game that shaped him. Once he stepped into The Cage, everything changed. His high-energy trash talk, showmanship, and tough, physical play made him a standout, earning him the nickname “The Messiah.”

As his content began circulating online, George quickly earned recognition from NBA players, trainers, and basketball personalities who connected with his style and authenticity.

His videos have been shared, reposted, or reacted to across major basketball platforms — earning traction on House of Highlights, Overtime, BallIsLife, Slam, and dozens of global outlets that spotlight the best of streetball culture.

Today, George has built a worldwide following through a blend of electrifying highlights, humor, storytelling, and personality-driven content. He stands as one of the most recognizable figures in modern streetball — a player whose journey from the concrete courts of New York to viral fame reflects determination, cultural pride, and the power of embracing your authentic identity.
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Messiah’s Instagram:   / thereal.georgemessiah  

Messiah’s TikTok:   / therealgeorgemessiah  

Messiah’s YouTube:    / @thereal.georgemessiah  
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ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Invigorate Your Business with George Stroumboulis podcast features casual conversations and personal interviews with business leaders in their respective fields of expertise. https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast
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ABOUT THE HOST: George Stroumboulis is an entrepreneur to the core, having launched several ventures across multiple industries and international markets. Visit his website: https://www.stroumboulis.com/about-ge...
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO

00:00:00 Opening And George The Messiah's Mission
00:03:56 What New York Means And Early Values
00:08:09 Childhood Loss, Eviction, And Finding Basketball
00:13:36 Discovering West 4th And Mentors
00:20:46 Special Ed, Tough Parenting, And Pride
00:26:20 Quitting Cab Life And Bridge Painting Stories
00:39:20 Choosing Basketball And Walking Away From Trades
00:47:10 Purpose Over NBA Dreams
00:53:10 Viral Moments, The Cage Persona, And Strategy
01:00:35 Scalabrine, Shaq, And Going Mega Viral
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Ορίστε μια αντίστοιχη ελληνική έκδοση για το επεισόδιο με τον George “The Messiah” Papoutsis, στο ίδιο ύφος και μήκος:

📍 Στο επεισόδιο, ο George Stroumboulis φιλοξενεί τον George “The Messiah” Papoutsis, θρύλο του streetball και μία από τις πιο αυθεντικές φιγούρες της μπασκετικής κουλτούρας της Νέας Υόρκης. Μαζί μιλούν για τη ζωή στους δρόμους του NYC, το West 4th Street, τη σκληρή πραγματικότητα πίσω από το streetball, και το πώς το ταλέντο, η επιμονή και ο χαρακτήρας μπορούν να μετατραπούν σε παγκόσμιο brand. Συζητούν για την κουλτούρα του δρόμου, την ταυτότητα, την επιβίωση, τα social media, και το τι σημαίνει να μένεις αληθινός στον εαυτό σου όταν όλα γύρω σου αλλάζουν.