Jamal Mashburn

Birth Name:

Jamal Mashburn

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

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

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