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Daily Inspiration: Meet Dazeran Jones

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dazeran Jones

Hi Dazeran, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Dazeran Jones, better know by his basketball persona Duke Skywalka is a professional athlete, influencer and public figure also a brand ambassador for ‘Ball Is Life’ sports media company. (10M followers)
• Duke is a SAG-AFTRA Actor, appearing in the Remake of ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ movie on Hulu, as well as a MOCAP skills actor and stunt man for NBA2K 2023 and 2024 game. Also apart of P. Diddy’s TV series the crew league. Also has done various commercials .
• Duke is well known for his engaging and entertaining basketball and lifestyle content via his social media platforms
• He has played pro basketball for the (BIG 3 ) a league loaded with NBA legends and HOF’s and worked within the industry for 11 years.
• Duke is regularly asked to work at kids clinics and skills camps, made appearances for brands, as well as
commentating on live to air and streamed games.

Just 3 years ago I was an overnight manager for Pepsi .
Started playing basketball in 11th grade Highschool . Went to regional finals . Furtherst in school history . Earned a scholarship to Warner university. Got hurt . Had my oldest son that year . Dropped out started working . Few years later blew up on the internet and has been a success since then

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Having a child at 18 and braking my foot in college. Single parent household

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m known for my viral dunking . Also as an elite basketball player and actor

Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
Consistency
Patience
Respect

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