Alexia “Big Lex” Adams, Stevie Baggs Jr., and Shannon Brown pulled up to The Baller Alert Show with Ferrari Simmons and BT, turning a casual sit-down into an unfiltered masterclass on post-sports identity, spiritual clarity, and real-world mental wellness.
Right out of the gate, the energy was light. Shannon got clowned for missing a past episode, BT caught heat for showing up late, and Stevie came prepared with “Freedom” and “Liberty” patches from Super Patch—natural patches said to reduce pain and enhance movement. Shannon slapped one on and said he felt better within minutes. The patches became a running joke, but the message was real: wellness is a daily priority, not a post-career afterthought.
Then the conversation shifted. Lex dropped a hot take about birthdays being every nine to ten months, not yearly. Stevie backed it up, diving into how the Gregorian calendar is a Roman invention and arguing that our sense of time and age is fundamentally flawed. They explained how ancient civilizations like the Mayans followed a more natural rhythm, while our modern system has been manipulated for control.
That theory snowballed into a deep conversation about truth, systems, and social conditioning. Stevie took it there, unpacking how most of what we think is law is actually just legal fiction. From car tags expiring on birthdays to questioning why we need licenses just to travel, it was clear—this wasn’t your average athlete interview.
When the topic moved to mental health, the entire table came alive. Shannon talked about his morning meditation ritual and how staying spiritually aligned helps him stay focused. Lex discussed weekly hikes up Stone Mountain, ditching her phone to stay grounded. Stevie said he disconnects from what he calls “hellphones” and cycles up to 50 miles to reconnect with himself and nature. Each person spoke with intention, making it clear that mental clarity takes work.
The segment was sponsored by The Faith Project, an Atlanta-based nonprofit helping formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into life with structure, therapy, and support. Kesha from the foundation explained how many people sit in jail, unaware they qualify for early release if they enter programs like hers.
As the conversation rounded out, they talked about transitioning from pro sports into media, business, and mentorship. Shannon opened up about losing friends, surviving environments filled with gang culture, and why being alone doesn’t scare him. Lex described being the only American on overseas basketball teams and how being a black woman in those spaces taught her to protect her peace and demand respect. Stevie talked about how spiritual alignment and purpose kept him grounded after years in the NFL and CFL.
The trio also touched on loyalty, accountability, and surrounding yourself with people who add value, not distractions. Lex emphasized that loyalty isn’t proven by consistency alone and that real relationships require energy, discernment, and self-awareness.
From birthdays to betrayal, mental health to mentorship, this episode of The Baller Alert Show gave the kind of substance rarely seen in sports media.
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