Elevates emotional vulnerability and mental resilience as central to athlete identity
The article emphasizes Baker-Mazara’s meditation, prayer, and visualization routines as tools for coping, framing them as signs of maturity and self-awareness rather than instability.
“Meditation helps Baker-Mazara focus on the things that he can control. “Basketball comes with a lot of ups and downs,” he told USA TODAY Sports. “And having that time to reflect, pray, and visualize my goals helps me stay grounded.””
