Sam Merrill: Gospel Lessons Carried Onto the Court—and Vice Versa

Sam Merrill has made some big shots and missed some big shots. Through both, he's learned to focus less on what just happened and more on becoming better and preparing for what comes next. On this week's episode, Sam shares how a practice of daily repentance has influenced the way he approaches both his faith and his career in the NBA.

"When you look at a team that is all in, it's every guy is doing the best that they can do to help the team win—whatever that looks like. There's a level of humility that that takes. You can have no pride, no egos, and everyone is focused on what really matters. And I think from a gospel perspective it's really similar. It's not all in on being perfect but having a constant desire to get better and to strive to be the best that you can be."

2:17- The Aggie Example of Returned Missionaries

4:32- Resilience and Dedication Learned in Nicaragua

13:18- A Temple in Cleveland!

18:20- Ready to Serve a Mission

21:16- The Support of a Spouse

23:01- Perspective Provided by Faith

25:06- Working for a Spot in the League

27:47- Donovan Mitchell and 'Money Merrill'

29:45- The Blessing of Going Home

31:31- Big Shots and Big Moments