John Salley

Birth Name:

John Thomas Salley

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Supports Operation Smile and PETA and has been involved in charity work supporting Diabetes research and awareness
Attended Georgia Tech on a basketball scholarship, playing for head coach Bobby Cremins
Broke Georgia Tech's record for blockout shots and his college jersey number had the unusual honor of being retired
Was the first NBA player to play on three different championship-winning teams
After retiring from the NBA, he turned to acting in films and hosting television programs, especially sports-related shows
After adopting a raw vegan lifestyle, he made it his goal to educate others about the benefits he believes come from these eating habits
Wine Spectator, "Cigar Aficionado" and "LA Confidential" have published his articles on food, wine and spirits

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