Master P said he pledges to bring back the winning culture to New Orleans basketball after NCAA violations related to sports gambling. New Orleans basketball, which is in 11th place in the Southland Conference with a 4-25 overall record.
"As a kid growing up in New Orleans, I can honestly say that basketball changed and saved my life," Master P said in a news conference.
"At that time, UNO was one of the best programs in the country. It was all about Privateer Nation, and there was so much excitement on the Lakefront. As president of basketball operations, I am committed to bringing back that winning tradition to NOLA's team. But this is bigger than the game -- it's about educating and creating future leaders at the same time. I'm here to make sure that these young student-athletes have the opportunities, resources and mentorship to succeed on and off the court."
He had stints during NBA preseason with the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors in the late 1990s, and played in the NBA Summer League with the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings.
Source:ESPN
This could help Master P get into the NBA as a coach, I will keep up with this story.
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