NBA Hopeful Turns Disappointment Into Lesson Plans for Young Athletes

Role model. Price hears that and laughs. He wants to coach someday, thinking he can instill values in the next generation. Krzyzewski believes he’d be perfect.

“He understands the game well,” Krzyzewski said. “He’s still young enough that he can demonstrate it. He’s had real highs and real lows in his career, so he can have great empathy with a youngster trying to get better. And he loves kids.”

Carrawell said his best friend has finally found his lane, that this new start has affected Ricky Price in the best way possible.

“You gotta be happy in life and you can’t be disappointed and point the finger,” Carrawell said. “If you live with what-ifs, you’ll never move on. He’s moved on. That’s my best friend, and I’m proud to say it. He’s where he’s at today, doing what he wants to do and making a difference in kids’ lives and being an asset to the community.”

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