The road to the NBA - player stories and articles

hey all, i love reading articles about guys road to the nba and gain an insight behind the scenes into their lives, their hunger, what makes them tick and what drives them to succeed - you also find out things about players you never knew... particularly the lesser lights and not so celebrated players - so i thought id start a thread for all to contribute to

videos or articles will do - ill kick it off...


Norris Cole
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/heat/so-far-same-good-story-dedicated-rookie-norris-2120705.html

Gary Neal
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-with-san-antonio-spurs-combo-guard-gary-neal

Alonzo Gee
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2012/03/cleveland_cavaliers_alonzo_gee_1.html

Shane Battier
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7771561/nba-heats-shane-battier-life-nba-veteran-espn-magazine

Greg Stiemsma
http://www.csnne.com/sportsnetNewEngland/search/v/51131534/stiemsma-a-journey-to-the-nba.htm

I was gonna go find Gary Neal's story to post! A good read that!
I noticed that article didn't touch on the Rape Allegations though?? He was charged but cleared of rape after a girl who consented while drunk went back on it!

Great idea Branko!