Kevin Daley: Basketball Legend
Kevin Daley is a motivational speaker, author, and former Harlem Globetrotters captain who shares lessons on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and the power of positivity.
Quick Facts:
- Former Harlem Globetrotters captain and showman known as “Special K.”
- Spent a decade performing with the Globetrotters.
- Author of I Never Stopped Smiling.
- Portrayed Michael Jordan’s younger double in a Gatorade commercial.
Formats:
- Motivational keynote presentations.
Audiences:
- Corporate teams, business leaders, conference delegates, sports organizations, and professional development audiences.
Outcomes:
- Explore how attitude and consistent behavior influence team relationships.
- Reflect on constructive responses to setbacks and adversity.
- Identify ways to bring greater intention and positive energy to leadership and teamwork.
- Travels from: Fort Worth. TX
- **US Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000
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Talent Short Bio
Kevin Daley is a motivational speaker, author, and former Harlem Globetrotters captain known as “Special K.” His decade with the team combined basketball, entertainment, and leadership, giving him firsthand experience connecting with audiences and helping teammates deliver a shared performance.
Kevin draws on that background to explore resilience, communication, teamwork, and the influence of a leader’s attitude. His career also includes television and commercial appearances, including portraying Michael Jordan’s younger double in a Gatorade advertisement.
He is the author of I Never Stopped Smiling, an autobiography reflecting on personal challenges and the experiences that shaped his outlook.
Through storytelling and humor, Kevin encourages audiences to examine their responses to setbacks and recognize how their everyday actions affect others. His presentations connect lessons from sports and entertainment with the responsibilities of leading and contributing to a team.
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