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John Salley: The NBA Champion On Going Vegan For Athletic Performance, Longevity & The Environment (Plus: Why So Many Pro Athletes Die Young)
It’s one thing when a skinny runner dude starts talking about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
It's another thing altogether when a 6′ 11″ 4-time NBA Champion tells you it's a good idea.
Enter John Salley.
Husband, father, athlete, actor, entrepreneur, talk show host, philanthropist, wellness advocate, NBA champion… and vegan.
John was the first basketball player in NBA history to win four championships with three different teams in three different decades — two with the Detroit Pistons ('89 & '90), one with the Chicago Bulls ('96) & one more with the Los Angeles Lakers ('00). After eleven…
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