Dmitry "Smoove" Krivenko: Ukrainian Dunk Champion & Promoting Peace Back Home

Champion This is a podcast dedicated to sharing incredible stories of athletes and entertainers who are using their platforms to create positive change in the world and communities they live in.

In this episode, Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens interview Dmitry "Smoove" Krivenko, a two-time FIBA three-on-three world dunk champion and member of the Harlem Globetrotters. Smoove shares his journey from falling in love with basketball as a child to becoming a professional dunker and sports diplomat. He discusses the role basketball has played in his life, the importance of positive friendships and connections formed through the sport, and the impact of his nickname "Smoove." Smoove also talks about his experiences competing in dunk contests and winning medals, his knee surgery and recovery, and his time with the Harlem Globetrotters. Additionally, he opens up about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and his efforts to use his platform to denounce the war and support those affected by it.

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