Universe Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204323-second-shot-the-jonathan-bender-story While the NBA is one of the toughest challenges to achieve, a certain few make the task look simple and meek. Jonathan Bender was one of the few coasting down what seemed like easy street, until his priorities were shifted, as the 6’11 forward had a career-ending knee injury which allowed him to make a difference outside of the basketball court. Bender, now 28 years old, grew up in the small town Picayune, MS, where he learned all he had to know in basketball. His father would take him on trips to New Orleans where he eventually began playing basketball. It was there that Bender found his adopted home and fell in love. At age 12, Benders father passed away leaving a hole where a father figure was needed. It was then Bender met a man who had been around the world six times in Billy Ray Hobley. The Harlem Globetrotter took Bender under his wing. It was with Hobley that Bender learned about the less fortunate and to take nothing for granted as Hobley was not only a basketball player, but a great person for his community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hawk Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Imagine the Possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 back when i played nba 2004, i remember i had no idea who he was, and every time he was amazing lol.too bad video games dont work out like real life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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