Jase and Jason Richardson Talk Mental Health, Michigan State & Expectations | INVISIBLE GAME

Mental health matters. Welcome to INVISIBLE GAME, a new content series in partnership with ‪@jedfoundation‬, that highlights athletes who are proudly sharing their stories to showcase the importance of mental health conversations.

In this episode, former NBA player Jason Richardson and his son Jase meet at Michigan State University, where Jason won the 2000 NCAA Championship and incoming freshman Jase hopes to claim his. This father and son duo discuss their parallel paths coping and rehabbing from serious injuries, managing pressure and expectations on the court and online, practicing self-care, and the importance of building close inner circles.

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:04) - Jason sharing the love of basketball with his son at a young age
(01:36) - Jason having a conversation about mental health with Jase after his injury
(02:19) - Jason talks about the importance of having a support system during tough times
(02:45) - Jason on the first time going to therapy at 33 years old
(03:41) - Jase talks about how hard work and determination helped him come back from his injury
(03:53) - Jase shares the challenges of being a young black man
(04:15) - Jase explains why he meditates before games
(04:35) - Jason expresses the pride he has for his son
(05:29) - Jase asks his dad what the hardest part of his first year of college was
(06:30) - Jason asks Jase how the team trip to Spain went
(07:11) - Jase asks his dad if he still has relationships with his old college teammates
(07:41) - Jase talks about how his parents will always be there for him and his brother
(08:10) - Jason on trying to be the best example and role model for his sons
(09:02) - Jason asks Jase about his social life


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