Culture Conversation
Culture Conversation
Hussein Abdullahi
Episode 3: Hometown Hero (Ft. Daniel Mullings)
59 minutes Posted Oct 1, 2020 at 6:07 pm.
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In Episode 3 we are joined by Scarborough basketball legend Daniel Mullings. Growing up one of the toughest Inner-cities in Toronto's GTA, Mullings used basketball as a vehicle to get outside his environment. As a high-school athlete Mullings emerged as a one a top player in Toronto and was selected to the All-Canadian game.

 In his senior year of HS Mullings received an athletic scholarship to New Mexico State University. Throughout his collegiate career, Mullings was one of the most decorated Canadian athletes. In 2015 Mullings was selected to play for Canada's Senior Men's National team, alongside NBA stars Jamal Murray, Corey Joseph, Kelly Olynk, and Tristan Thompson. That team won the silver medal and for Mullings that was the defining moment in his career. A couple of years later, he started his professional career overseas playing in Germany, China, Russia, and Finland. 

Now as a six-year pro, Mullings has solidified himself as the veteran playing of his ball club, now looking to expand his business ventures. In this episode, Mullings spoke on the development of his brand "Unlocked Souls",  which is a culmination of his cultural influence, athletic journey, and fashionable style.  Tap in for our unique conversation on sports, social justice matters, and more.