Shad Blair (born 1977 or 1978) is an American former professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 or 1978 (age 46–47) Eureka, Montana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lincoln County High School (Montana) |
| College | Eastfield College |
| Playing career | 2014–2015 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Atlanta Wildcats |
Career
editAfter breaking his wrist in college, Blair gave up on pursuing professional basketball for sixteen years.[1] In 2013, he was discovered by Ryan Wetzel, a former professional basketball player, in a local amateur league in Montana.[2] With Wetzel's help, he attended the Las Vegas Overseas Basketball Combine in July 2014.[3][4] In January 2015, at the age of 37, Blair signed with the Atlanta Wildcats of the American Basketball Association.[5]
Documentary
editBlair was the subject of the documentary Never too late.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ Speltz, Bill (July 5, 2014). "Die-hard dunker: Stevi man to attend elite pro hoops combine at age 36". Missoulian. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ Gillette, Shane (August 16, 2013). "Shad Blair trying to turn hoops dream into a reality". NBC Montana. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ Bagby, Vince (February 22, 2016). "Shad Blair's story of resilience hits the big screen". NBC Montana. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ "2014 Las Vegas Combine Results". overseasbasketballcombine.com. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ "Speltz: Taking the long road to the pros". Missoulian. January 23, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ "Montana hoops star appears in Big Sky Documentary Film Festival". KPAX. February 22, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ Peers, Brad (July 10, 2014). "Documentary follows Blair's second chance at professional hoops". NBC Montana. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
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