Allan Ray spent four years playing at Villanova and was one of the top players. He suffered a graphic eye injury his senior season.
Former NBA All-Star Larry Johnson Has Enough Kids to Field a Starting Lineup in Basketball
Larry Johnson had a lot of success when he first got into the NBA. Throughout his career he had five children by four women.
How Olympic Gold Medalist Tim Montgomery Was Stripped of His World Record
Tim Montgomery once was considered the world’s fastest man in 2002 and broke the world record but that was all taken away from him.
In 2010 Scottie Reynolds Had an All-American Senior Season at Villanova but Didn’t Hear His Name Called in the NBA Draft
Going into the 2010 draft, Scottie Reynolds was one of the best players coming out of college. But he was not selected during the NBA draft.
Kobe Bryant’s Favorite Sport Wasn’t Basketball
Kobe Bryant dominated on the basketball court for many years throughout his career. But he enjoyed soccer a lot and was a big fan.
Bobby Knight Once Got Into a Dispute With a Wrestling Coach at Indiana and It Was Not Pretty
Bobby Knight had a small run-in with a wrestling coach during his time at Indiana and it did not go so well for Knight at the end.
Kobe Bryant Called Michael Jordan After He Made a Teammate Cry During Practice
Kobe Bryant was a fierce competitor in during the game and in practice. He once made a teammate cry and had to call Michael Jordan after.
Tim Duncan Did Not Start Playing Basketball Until He Was 14-Years-Old and Became a 5-Time NBA Champion
Tim Duncan finished his career as one of the best players ever to play in the NBA. He did not start playing basketball until high school.
NBA Star CJ McCollum Was Once 5-Foot-2 in High School and Had a Crazy Growth Spurt
CJ McCollum has become one of the top players in the NBA. When he was high school, he was one of the shortest players on the court.
What Happened to Legendary Detroit Lions Kicker Jason Hanson?
Jason Hanson had a successful career with the Detroit Lions. He spent his entire career playing in Detroit and set numerous NFL records.
Steph Curry Helped Klay Thompson Beat His 3-Pointers Record in the Best Way
Klay Thompson broke the record for most 3-pointers in a game previously held by Steph Curry. Curry played a part in helping Thompson that game.
Former Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire Made Close to $100 Million and Never Played in an All-Star Game
Damon Stoudamire spent 13 seasons in the NBA and won the Rookie of the Year award in his first season. He also made a lot of money playing.
You Won’t Believe How Many Kids Former Pro Bowl Running Back Willis McGahee Has
Willis McGahee spent 10 seasons playing in the NFL. One thing that’s interesting about McGahee is the number of kids that he has.
Former NBA Player Ben Gordon Had Thoughts of Killing Himself After His Career Was Over
Ben Gordon had thoughts of suicide after his playing career. He would end up finding the right people to help him with his bipolar disorder.
Dwight Howard Is the Only Current NBA Player Ranked in the Top 15 of This List
Dwight Howard will go down as one of the most dominant centers to play in the NBA. He has a chance to finish in the top 10 of this list.
Karl Malone’s Daughter Played in the WNBA and Accomplished Something He Never Did
Karl Malone’s daughter played in the WNBA. Cheryl Ford has something that her father could not get even though he had success in the NBA.
What Happened to Hall of Fame Running Back Jerome Bettis?
Jerome Bettis played 13 seasons in the NFL and had a successful career. He finished his career on top winning a Super Bowl with the Steelers.
What Happened to Former NBA All-Star Antonio Davis?
Antonio Davis was a veteran leader on numerous teams during his NBA career. He was a player that the younger guys could go to for advice.
The Injury That Made Former NBA Rookie of the Year Emeka Okafor Miss Three Straight Seasons
Emeka Okafor suffered a neck injury that made him miss multiple seasons. He battled through that injury and is back playing basketball.
The Reason Why Allen Iverson Never Lifted Weights During His Career Will Have you Laughing
Allen Iverson is one of the best guards to play in the NBA. Even though he had a lot of success one thing he didn’t like was lifting weights.
The Epic Fall of the 1998-99 Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls were one of the best basketball teams during the 1990s. The team won a total of six championships in eight years, winning three straight on two occasions. With the 1997-98 season called the “Last Dance,” everyone knew the team would break up after that. Going into the 1998-99 season, the Bulls were going into the …
Reggie Miller and the Pacers Were 1 Win Away From Stopping Michael Jordan’s Second Three-Peat
The Indiana Pacers were one win away from advancing to the 1998 NBA finals. But they fell short to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
Joey Galloway Never Made a Pro Bowl but Is Still Considered One of the Best Receivers to Play in the NFL
Joey Galloway was a top receiver in the NFL during his career but he never played in a Pro Bowl or won any postseason awards.
What Happened to Former World Series MVP Josh Beckett?
Josh Beckett enjoyed a successful career as a MLB pitcher and he ended his career on a great note by throwing a no-hitter in his last season.
Kendrick Nunn Went From Being Charged With Domestic Battery to Becoming an NBA Player
Kendrick Nunn was off to a hot rookie season before the coronavirus stopped sports. In college he was arrested but didn’t let that stop him.
What Happened to 7-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Andre Johnson?
Andre Johnson finished his career as one of the best receivers to play in the NFL. He was one of the Texan’s top players for a long time.
Who Is the Last NBA Player to Go Straight to the League out of High School?
A lot of great NBA players have came into the league straight from high school. After the 2005 NBA draft, that rule changed.
Where is 4-Time MLB All-Star Jose Reyes Now?
Jose Reyes played his last MLB season in 2018. The talented shortstop believes he still can play baseball and is waiting for another chance.
Michael Jordan Once Had a 13-Game Hitting Streak During His Time Playing Baseball
Michael Jordan spent the 1994 season playing minor league baseball. Jordan went on a 13-game hitting streak early in the season.
What Happened to Kevin Ware, Who Suffered a Gruesome Leg Injury at Louisville?
Kevin Ware is still playing basketball after he suffered one of the worst injuries in college basketball history.
Shaun Livingston Overcame a Tragic Knee Injury to Become a 3-Time NBA Champion
Shaun Livingston suffered a tragic leg injury early in his career. But he did not walk away from the NBA and would win three NBA titles.
How Did World Series Champion Fred ‘The Crime Dog’ McGriff Get His Nickname?
Fred McGriff won a World Series title and played in multiple all-star games. He has one of the best nicknames in baseball.
Former MLB Pitcher Armando Galarraga Still Upset Over Blown Call That Prevented His Perfect Game in 2010
Armando Galarraga wants the MLB to overturn the call that prevented him from throwing a perfect game 10 years ago.
How Fred VanVleet Went From not Being Drafted to Becoming an NBA Champion
Fred VanVleet never gave up on his dream. He went from going undrafted to becoming an NBA champion in just three years.
After his Baseball Career, 4-Time World Series Champ Bernie Williams Released two Jazz Albums
Bernie Williams won four World Series titles with the Yankees. When he retired he focused on music and released two albums.
Former World Series Champ Hideki Matsui Won a World Series With the Yankees and Continues to Have an Impact With the Organization
Hideki Matsui was able to win a World Series with the Yankees. When he retired, he served in an important role for the Yankees.
What Happened to 2-Time NBA All-Star Antawn Jamison?
Antawn Jamison spent 16 seasons in the NBA and played for multiple teams. He continues to have an impact in the NBA in a front office role.
Former MLB All-Star Todd Helton Started Over Peyton Manning as a Quarterback at Tennessee
Todd Helton enjoyed a successful 17-year MLB career. He played football in college and started over NFL great Peyton Manning.
Hall of Fame Baseball Player Frank ‘The Big Hurt’ Thomas Could Have Pursued an NFL Career
Hall of Fame baseball player Frank Thomas had a successful baseball career. He could have pursued a football career if he wanted to.
Dajuan Wagner Could Not Live up to the Hype When He Got to the NBA
Dajuan Wagner was a highly rated player in high school and college. When he got to the NBA, his career did not last long.
The Los Angeles Lakers Agreed to Trade Kobe Bryant to the Detroit Pistons but He Would Not Allow It
Kobe Bryant enjoyed a successful career in LA winning five NBA titles. In 2007 he could have played for the Pistons.
What Happened to 3-Time MLB All-Star Julio Franco?
Julio Franco played for a long time in the MLB. He played 23 years in the league and he was 48 years old during his final season.
The One Player Who Was Said to Be Better Than Michael Jordan Never Played in the NBA
Len Bias was the second overall pick in the 1986 NBA draft. He died just a few days later after the draft which caused a lot of grief.
Former NBA Champion Rashard Lewis Made Over $150 Million During His Career Despite Being a Second-Round Draft Pick
Rashard Lewis made over $150 million playing in the NBA. He went from a second round draft pick to one of the highest paid players ever.
What Happened to Former NBA Player Hedo Turkoglu?
Hedo Turkoglu spent 16 seasons in the NBA and played for multiple teams. He was the first Turkish-born player in NBA history.
Kyle Lowry’s Career With the Toronto Raptors Could Be Over Thanks to LaMelo Ball
Kyle Lowry’s time in Toronto could be up if the team decides to trade up and draft highly-rated draft prospect LaMelo Ball.
What is 2-Time Super Bowl Champion James Harrison Doing Now?
James Harrison was an undrafted rookie when he came into the league but became one of the best linebackers in the NFL.
Did You Know Football Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks Has Ownership of a Minor League Baseball Team?
Derrick Brooks had a successful career in the NFL. The Hall of Fame linebacker won a super bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Where is Former Super Bowl Champion Priest Holmes Now?
Priest Holmes was one of the best running backs during his time in the NFL. He still holds numerous records with the Kansas City Chiefs.
What Happened to Former NBA Champion Leandro Barbosa?
Leandro Barbosa played 14 seasons in the NBA before he returned to Brazil to play. He won an NBA championship with the Warriors.
