Michael Carter-Williams talks overcoming depression, highs and lows of NBA career, love of MMA

This week’s guest is a veteran leader on the Orlando Magic: point guard Michael Carter-Williams. On today's show, MCW discusses the following with fellow Syracuse alum Ariel Helwani: - His battles with injuries and if he considered hanging it up after missing all of the 2021-22 season - What it's like being the oldest member of the youthful Magic - His MMA fandom and why he likes to train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu - Battles with mental health issues and how he's overcome them - What it was like to hire -- and later fire -- his mother as his manager - Getting drafted in the same class as and playing with perennial MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo - And much more! Michael Carter-Williams was the No. 11 overall draft pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. A former standout at Syracuse, MCW has played for six teams: the Magic, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks. #arielhelwani Visit for Heelwani Merch and more!