John Salley Biography

Fast Facts

• 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