Lessons from the court, for every room.
A former first round NBA pick, published author and nonprofit founder, Adonal has spoken at global events, moderated conversations with world leaders and led workshops for elite athletes and executives.
Six talks. One through line.
Every talk pairs real stories from the NBA and the island with tools your audience can use the next morning. Each one can be shaped to your theme and goals.
The Mindset of a Champion
Focus, discipline and mental resilience when the pressure is highest.
Life After the Game
Navigating identity shifts and the emotional side of big transitions, for athletes and professionals alike.
Leadership That Lasts
Character, influence and long term impact, from the locker room to the boardroom.
Building Stronger Teams
How culture, communication and trust turn a group of talented people into a team.
Athletes as Agents of Change
Using a public platform for advocacy and to build stronger communities.
From Courts to Causes
His personal story of growth, purpose and service, from NBA arenas to youth foundations and civic activism.
Built for your stage.
- Keynotes, 30 to 60 minutes
- Moderated Q&A and fireside chats
- Panel discussions
- Workshops and retreats
- Virtual events and webinars
Who he speaks with.
- Corporate leadership teams
- Sports organizations and athletic departments
- Colleges, universities and high schools
- Nonprofits, civic groups and youth programs
- Athlete development programs
- Conferences, summits and retreats
A scholar’s depth. A pro’s stories.
Plenty of athletes can tell a great locker room story. Adonal pairs those stories with a historian’s perspective, an MBA’s practicality and two decades of building organizations that serve young people.
- 13 NBA seasons and the 8th pick of the 1997 draft
- Magna cum laude graduate of Colgate University, MA and MBA
- Founder of Democracy Matters and the Kerosene Lamp Foundation
- Author of eight books and host of Foyle’s Forum
Tell us about your event.
Share the date, audience and goals. The team will follow up within two business days with availability and next steps.