Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
SALT LAKE CITY — In 1983, the Utah Jazz selected Thurl Bailey with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft.
"Seventh pick in the first round to the Utah Jazz. That was just so surreal to me," Bailey said.
Bailey played eight seasons with the Jazz before being traded to Minnesota, where he played three more. He then played four years overseas, where his life changed forever.
The former Jazzman talks about how he got into basketball and his start at NC State, his love of music, a broadcasting career with his former team, and how he's now working to help his children live their dreams. Check out his story in the video above.
Check out more Beyond The Game videos, including one about how the Savannah Bananas took baseball by storm, or how a Utah rugby player helped the U.S. win a bronze medal at the recent Olympics, among many more.
Most recent Beyond the Game stories
More stories you may be interested in
Former MMA fighter Rad Martinez's journey has been a 'wild ride,' but he's embraced life's punches to help others
In sickness and in health: 28 years later, Jay and Sara Hill navigating life's 'ruts' together
MyKayla Skinner's dedication led to Olympic dream, but its now second to her greatest accomplishment
