“This is LA:” DeSean Jackson, Paul Pierce, Baron Davis & Keyshawn on Survival, Stardom & Legacy

DeSean Jackson, Paul Pierce, Baron Davis, and Keyshawn Johnson open up about growing up in South Central LA—facing gang pressure, meeting Nipsey Hussle, crossing paths with Kobe, and making life-changing choices. Raw, real, and rooted in legacy, this is the story of survival and success in the heart of LA. (00:00) Intro (02:58) DeSean on Making It Out of LA (03:35) DeSean’s Dad Protects Him from the streets (04:06) Meeting Nipsey Hussle (05:56) Paul Pierce on Escaping Inglewood (07:14) Baron Chooses UCLA Over KU (08:07) Paul Nearly Fails Out in LA (09:04) Baron’s Mission to Rep LA (10:45) Keyshawn Chooses USC & Home (11:26) DeSean Decommits from USC (13:30) Paul Meets Young Baron (17:16) Best Athletes Out of LA (20:33) Meeting Kobe (29:14) Keyshawn’s Epic Draft Party (31:48) Beverly Hills Restaurant Stories (35:51) “Welcome to the League” Moments (50:50) Keyshawn on Playing for His Mom (53:24) DeSean Jackson on becoming a coach at Delaware State (58:22) “This LA Right Here” – Final Word Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices