Matt Babcock: So, what else is needed …

Matt Babcock: So, what else is needed to succeed if one possesses NBA talent? I’ll tell you (at least a little), it’s called “The Formula.” This past week, I was invited to be a part of Formula Zero, where NBA superstar Damian Lillard, better known as “Dame,” and his longtime coach and mentor, Phil Beckner, welcomed a group of 20 high school and 20 college prospects, to Portland, Oregon. Upon arriving, they held an introductory meeting and dinner for the Formula Zero staff. I quickly learned that this was entirely different from any other camp. Actually, I realized it’s not a camp at all. It’s much bigger than that.