96. Playing through a global pandemic - Eric Lockett

Our latest 20th Anniversary episode of the Flyers Podcast sees us welcome former Flyer Eric Lockett to the show, who played for the club between 2019-2021 through the COVID lockdown season.

On the weeks show:

• We learn what Eric has been up to since leaving the Flyers in 2021
• How did the Flyers help propel Eric into a successful professional career playing in some of the best leagues in Europe, including the Basketball Champions League
• Eric looks back on his very first conversation with Coach Kapoulas which led to him finishing his rookie season with the Flyers
• Eric recalls his memories of the 2019/20 season being shut down due to the COVID pandemic
• How did Eric spend his lockdown in preparation for basketball to return?
• What was it was like playing in front of no fans behind closed doors?
• We discuss Eric’s career path to date since leaving the Flyers, including spells in Greece, Czechia, Germany and Hungary
• Questions from the mailbag and much more!

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