What Surprised This 1997 NBA Hall of Famer Most? | The Evolution of Alex English

NBA Hall of Famer Alex English joins Adriane Mayes for an intimate LIVE conversation about mentorship, legacy, and how storytelling keeps greatness alive.

He wasn’t just the NBA’s top scorer of the 1980s - he was quiet greatness in motion.

Now, years after mentoring stars like 2X NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh and helping shape the Raptors' early days, Coach Alex English is opening up like never before.

In this exclusive LIVE Virtual Conversation with Adriane Mayes, we’ll go beyond the court to explore what legacy really means — and why storytelling matters more than ever.

🌟 Who Is Alex English?
Hall of Fame NBA legend.
Accomplished business owner.
Champion for education, health, and community service.
Film and television actor.
Game-changing mentor and advocate for athletes.

📍 Early Life & Education
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
High School: Dreher High School
College: University of South Carolina
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
#2 All-Time Leading Scorer in USC history
Recipient of USC’s highest honor: The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award


🏀 NBA Career Highlights
NBA Draft: 2nd Round by the Milwaukee Bucks
Teams Played For:
Milwaukee Bucks
Indiana Pacers
Denver Nuggets (where his legacy soared)

Denver Nuggets Records:
🏆 All-Time Leading Scorer (25,613 points)
🧠 All-Time Leader in Assists (3,679)
⏱ Most Games Played (837), Minutes (29,839)
🔥 Highest Scoring Average in a Season: 29.8 PPG (1985-86)
📈 First NBA player to score 2,000+ points in 8 straight seasons

Honors:

8× NBA All-Star
3× All-NBA Team
Retired #2 Jersey (Denver Nuggets, 1992)
Retired #22 University of South Carolina Gamecocks
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1997)
NBA's Leading Scorer of the 1980s
🧠 Post-Playing Career | Advocate & Mentor
NBPA - First Director of Player Programs

Led initiatives that shaped the next generation of NBA players:
Career & rookie orientation
Health education (HIV/AIDS awareness)
Alcohol & substance abuse support
Financial education & money management

NBA & NBDL Coaching Career:
First Head Coach: North Charleston Lowgators (NBDL)

Assistant Coach:
Atlanta Hawks
Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto Raptors
Sacramento Kings

🤝 Leadership & Philanthropy
Founder: Let’s Share Foundation
Board of Trustees: University of South Carolina
Board Member:
Family Promise (national level)
WNBPA Board of Advocates

💼 Business Ventures
18-Year Franchise Owner: Wendy’s
Current Co-Owner: European Wax Center, Columbia SC

🎬 Film & Television Career
🎥 Lead Actor: Amazing Grace and Chuck (Tri-Star Pictures)
📺 Starred in: The Midnight Caller (TV Series)
🎬 Role in: Lumera (Feature Film)
🎞 Cameo: Eddie (with Whoopi Goldberg)

🎤 Closing Thought
"Legacy isn’t what you leave behind; it’s how you lead right now." – Alex English
Catch the replay: https://cccelevateu.com/live

I can. I will. I shall be victorious. Let’s go!