Mike Newlin

First Person with Wayne Shepherd · Aug 7, 2025 · 23m

Former NBA star Mike Newlin talks with Wayne Shepherd about his basketball career and his long commitment to his relationship with Jesus Christ. (click for more)

Background & Basketball Career

Mike Newlin was a standout NBA guard, scoring over 12,000 points.

Drafted by the San Diego Rockets, who became the Houston Rockets one week later.

Known for his discipline—trained 6–8 hours a day in high school.

Believes time, not talent, is the key to success.

Described his entrance into the NBA as the "easiest thing" he'd ever done because it was the logical result of consistent hard work.

Conversion…