“It’s been a dream of mine to get as good at basketball as I can,” said MPJ. “My platform is so big, maybe I can influence a generation. Maybe I can influence thousands, perhaps millions of people. That’s my end dream.”
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After a string of back injuries, MPJ posted to social media in February 2022 that “a good, loving God named Jesus…died for all of us! All we have to do is believe and put our faith in Him!” The basketball player added, “Through all the heartache, adversity, and tough times in life continue to trust in HIM and His divine plan.”
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