The 9 to 5 Hustle: These Guys Are Working Hard Since Retiring From the NBA

Published on 03/17/2020
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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.

Bill Walton Sports Broadcaster

Bill Walton Sports Broadcaster

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Hakeem Olajuwon: Real Estate Dealer

Hakeem Olajuwon had two primary teams in his NBA career, namely the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. This led to back-to-back championship wins in 1994 and 1995 and a career that lasted all the way until 2002. His off-court antics were often applauded too, where he was known to mentor up-and-coming players like Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and more.  He also regularly coaches at his own Big Man Camp, which he runs for free. While he has kept a grip on his investments since he retired, today he works as a real estate dealer too, ensuring he always has some form of income coming in. Talk about doing things the right way.

Hakeem Olajuwon Real Estate Dealer

Hakeem Olajuwon Real Estate Dealer

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