Jamal Mashburn Biography

Fast Facts

• Established the Jamal Mashburn Scholarship Program at the University of Kentucky, giving students access to financial support and mentoring services
• Was the 1993 SEC men's basketball Player of the Year
• Studied at the University of Kentucky, and though he left school before earning his degree, he later received an honorary doctorate of humanities from the university
• Was the fourth overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft
• Quote: "For me, being in business is always something I wanted to do․ When I was a kid riding on trains in New York, I saw older people carrying a briefcase․ I was always curious what was in them․ That's probably my original inspiration․"
• Quote: "I am not a guy who wants to be a one-night wonder․ I want to continue my legacy as a businessman․ It gives people a chance to see me as more than just a former pro athlete․"
• Played for the Dallas Mavericks, the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Hornets over his 12-year-long career in the NBA
• Is one of the youngest players to score 50 points in an NBA game
• Is the owner of multiple Outback Steakhouse and Papa John's franchises
• His successful business ventures include car dealerships and real estate