Darko Milicic: Apple Farmer
Darko Milicic Apple Grower
A self-professed “NBA draft bust”, Milicic was first drafted in 2003, but never managed to settle anywhere until his retirement in 2012. Nowadays you’re more likely to find him in Serbia, leading a more peaceful life out of the public eye, growing apples to his heart’s content.
This wasn’t his first choice for a career outside of the game, however. He initially trained as a kickboxed, soon realizing that the violent sport wasn’t exactly his cup of tea. This led him to a more peaceful job as an apple farmer, and his 125-acre farm keeps him busy most days.
LaRue Martin: Community Services Manager at UPS
LaRue Martin Community Services Manager For UPS
How’s this for a throwback? LaRue Martin was drafted all the way back in 1972, even though his career didn’t end up lasting as long as anticipated. Out of the league and out of a job, he knew he had to make a plan to give himself some kind of earning opportunity, and fast. This led to an entry-level job at UPS, which was to be a new career path for him.
Climbing the corporate ladder would be his next objective, and by 2005 he was promoted to Community Services Manager. This hasn’t meant a total departure from basketball, however. He also works part-time on the Board of Directors for the National Basketball Retired Players Association, meaning he still gets to see some of his old colleagues and friends from time to time.
