Making the best league in the world and thriving is usually reserved for those on a specific path. The player becomes a superstar in high school and on the AAU circuit before sifting through hundreds of college offers. Then it’s on to success at the collegiate level. Next comes the draft, where the player shakes hands with commissioner Adam Silver before joining an NBA team.
He got hurt in high school and began his college career at the University of Denver. He transferred to Baylor, where he was a role player. He went undrafted out of college and played two seasons overseas.