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Dec. 9, 2020
For Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, NBA star who recently signed with the New York Knicks, watching the movie The Lion King is his way of staying connected to the father he lost as a result of gun violence before his third birthday.…
Dec. 2, 2020
Today CSM welcomes Vanessa Waters, mom of Tremont Waters, on a two way contract with the Maine Red Claws and the Boston Celtics. Smaller than the average point guard, many doubted his ability which only made him more determi…
Nov. 25, 2020
Today we welcome Felicia Garland, mom of NBA superstar Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavs whose dad is former NBA player Winston Garland. Darius has always loved the game and we talk about his rise to fame. The “” winner …
Nov. 17, 2020
Today we welcome Teer Butler, mom of Courtney Lee of the Dallas Mavericks who starts us off with some quick thoughts on the history making 2020 US election. As a single mom, raising three sons, she shares some of the challe…
Nov. 11, 2020
Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the leading point guards in the NBA and a superstar in the NBA world.and today we are joined by his mom Robin Paul. After 15 years watching her son play professional basket…
Nov. 5, 2020
In this special episode of “Court-side Moms” our host Wendy Sparks, sits down with the pro-athlete who started her on this journey; her son, Orlando Magic starting Center, Khem Birch. Join them for a heartfelt, and entertain…
Nov. 4, 2020
In a special episode of CSMs we welcome Angela Mooney and her son Matt who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers on a two-way contract with the Canton Charge of the NBA G League. Matt’s journey hasn’t been easy and his dream has…
Oct. 28, 2020
Today CSMs welcomes Karri Kuzma, mom of Kyle Kuzma of the 2020 NBA Champion LA Lakers. Raising her children in Flint Michigan, Karri and her family were faced with many challenges and she talks about how this shaped Kyle’s …
Oct. 20, 2020
How do you survive the worst tragedy a mother can face? We welcome Essence Bembry mother of DeAndre’ Bembry of the Atlanta Hawks and hear their story of loss, grief and making meaning of that loss. A few weeks before the …
Oct. 13, 2020
Today we welcome Gina Tucker mom of Terry Rozier III of the Charlotte Hornets. Their story is a difficult one. When Terry was young his father was imprisoned and he was sent to live with his grandmother. Gina shares the stor…
Oct. 7, 2020
Sarah Collier, mom of WNBA star Napheesa Collier joins CSM. A standout at UCONN, drafted sixth overall, Sarah shares what it took to get there, the inequities between the WNBA and NBA and how it reflects on society as a wh…
Sept. 30, 2020
Our guest today is Dr. Lydecia Holmes, an anointed teacher, author, playwright and the founder of "Women Destined for Greatness", a women's group which she ministers to. She is also the court-side mom of Richaun Holmes, 6’10…
Sept. 23, 2020
Today Court-Side Moms, along with new co-host Stephanie Folahan, welcomes Daynia La-Force, a former American coach and player with the and mom of of the L.A. Clippers Coming from the perspective of both a mother and play…
Sept. 18, 2020
Join Wendy as she welcomes her new co-host, Stephanie Folahan to the show. Stephanie is a former baller, mother of three, a rock star accountant, wife of a former professional basketball player and co-founder of a local bas…
Sept. 16, 2020
The Portland Trail Blazers were on fire during their time in the NBA bubble and no one was more exciting to watch than point guard Damian Lillard. Court-Side Moms, joined by guest co-host, Amanda Mina, is excited to welcom…
July 14, 2020
“Andre is a person (who) does his homework, when he commits to something, he is committed whole heartedly” so says Linda J. Shanklin, mother to 3 time NBA Champion and All-Star Andre Iguodala currently of the Miami Heat. I…
July 7, 2020
Fred VanVleet heard three words from his agent on the night he went undrafted - “Bet on Yourself”. In our Season 2 opener, we are excited to welcome our first Toronto Raptor mom, Susan Danforth, who tells us Fred’s story and…