John Stockton: Basketball Coach
John Stockton Basketball Coach
In his time with the NBA, John Stockton was often referred to as one half of the sport’s most prolific duo’s alongside Karl Malone. Stockton was revered for always being an asset, rather than scoring the basket for himself, which often meant he was overshadowed by other players. He wasn’t all too phased, as it turns out.
Leaving his playing days behind in 2003, he decided that he could be even more useful to the game as a coach. When an assistant coach position opened up at Montana State University for their women’s team, he was quick to jump at the opportunity, and has coached a bunch of youth teams ever since.
Bill Walton: Sports Broadcaster
Bill Walton Sports Broadcaster
Bill Walton’s basketball career began in the 1970’s, where he won two national titles at a school level. Drafted into the NBA for the Portland Trailblazers, two would be his lucky number, as he won two NBA championships in his time with the team.
Walton was known for his stutter, and it was a surprise when in 1987 he decided to pursue a career in broadcasting. Overcoming his problem, he soon signed as a commentator for some of the biggest networks in the world. Even in the midst of a few breaks along the way, to this day he still works full-time as a sports broadcaster, with his story inspiring many others to overcome their challenges.
