When you mention Seattle to the average person, they immediately think about the Space Needle or Pike Place Market. These places are must-see attractions for tourists. But if you ask a diehard basketball fan what to do in the Pacific Northwest during basketball season, they will direct you to a couple of local high school gyms and tell you to check out the abundance of potential NBA talent playing on a nightly basis.
Not many would think of coastal Washington as a hub for developing players with all the physical tools and mindset to compete in the NBA. Yet, the city has produced players who have had some longevity in the league, such as Jamal Crawford, who won multiple Sixth Man of the Year awards, as well as NBA champion Jason Terry.
Some of today’s rising stars like Kevin Porter Jr. (Houston Rockets), DeJounte Murray (San Antonio Spurs), and Michael Porter Jr. (Denver Nuggets) never miss the opportunity to brag on their city.
