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  Born on June 7, 1975
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  Star quarterback for Bethel High School; wins AAA Division title
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  Arrested for assault; spends four months incarcerated
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  Star point guard for the University of Georgetown Hoyas
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  Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers as first overall pick
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  Wins National Basketball Association (NBA) scoring title but conflicts on and off the court lead to trade rumors
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  He arrived for practices on time, fulfilled team obligations, and began involving his teammates in the offense.
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  Leads 76ers to NBA championship series;
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  Earns NBA scoring title in back-to-back years
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  NBA leader in scoring (31.4 ppg), steals (2.80 per game), and minutes played (42.7 per game); named to Second Team All NBA