NBA Star Trey Jemison Credits God for His Success and Shares Bible Studies with Fans
There’s something endearing about a pro athlete who recognizes that his talent is from God and isn’t shy about using his platform to help build the Kingdom of God. Trey Jemison is such an athlete.
He would be quick and the first to admit that he believes God has opened the doors for him to get where he is today and that God has given him great favor with all the right people. As a freshman and sophomore, he only averaged 0.4 and 1.7 points per game, respectively. Even as a college senior, he only averaged nine points per game, though he did score 24 points for the Memphis Grizzlies in March of 2024, according to ChurchLeaders.
Why His Platform ‘Is Used to Impact People’s Lives’
In a recent Instagram picked up by Relevant Magazine, he said, “There’s no way I should be in the NBA. There’s no way I should be 6’10. There’s no way I should be with the Lakers right now. When God opens doors for me, I have to remember who brought me here. So my platform is used to impact people’s lives.”
Jemison likes to use his Instagram as a place to post Bible studies for his fans. He’ll give the scripture reference, invite his followers to read along, ask them questions to get them thinking and show them how the Word applies to their lives today.
Where Jemison Finds His True Identity
The Lakers center recognizes that the opportunity to play basketball is a temporary one, and is quick to admit that basketball isn’t his identity.
“This is so who I am, not TallT, not 55, not even Trey Jemison. But a son of the most high,” Jemison wrote in an Instagram picked up by MovieGuide. There was also an image of a man walking towards a cross.
“Although I am his son doesn’t mean I’m perfect or I don’t sin, it just means that when I leave this earth I’ll be in heaven forever and I am blessed with his eternal grace. I say all this because I want people to see Christ through me and nothing else. Because with out him I am nothing and with him I am unbeatable,” he wrote.
Jemison went on to note that being a Christian doesn’t mean he’ll “never mess up again or everything I do is gone be like Jesus. The idea is to work towards getting more like Jesus everyday and leaving my flesh alone.”
He admits that as a young college student, there will be times he “falls off the straight and narrow, but if you see me struggling, pray for me and just know I’m trying to get right.”
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Originally published March 11, 2025.
