But using his platform for the chance to help others and the opportunity to prepare for life after basketball, that’s where he feels he can make a lasting impact.
On the floor, Udoh distinguished himself as a shot-blocking demon. In his one season with the Utah Jazz, he famously called himself one of the best defenders in the world, and then lived up to it. He stood out as a gregarious presence in Utah’s locker room. And he immersed himself in the Salt Lake community with his book club, even taking the time to meet with local readers and fans at the end of every entry.