John Salley
A proud native of Brooklyn, New York, John fell in love with basketball at an early age. He accepted a full basketball scholarship to Georgia Tech to play for legendary head coach Bobby Cremins. As the #11 selection in the 1986 NBA Draft, John played 15 years in the NBA and was the first player to win four championships with three different teams. During the 1980’s, Salley was a member of the iconic Detroit Piston “Bad Boys” squad and afterwards joined Michael Jordan as part of the historic Bulls 1996 championship team. John has adopted a plant-based (raw vegan) lifestyle and is a frequent speaker at VegFest’s across the USA. As a Wellness Advocate, one of John’s main missions in life is to educate adults and children on the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle through better eating habits, exercise and natural health products.
