Monday, January 13, 2014

Press for Chris McNealy

From Olivia Phelps' article "Like Fathers, Like Sons" about Big West players whose father played in the NBA, comes this on UC irvine's Chris McNealy:
Anteater senior McNealy, whose father played for the New York Knicks from 1985-1987 said of his sad, “He’s like my mini coach. A built in one.”

For McNealy, the road to basketball wasn’t as obvious, as his “built-in” coach encouraged a love for all sports. McNealy played recreational soccer before playing the sport his father loved; however, soccer was short-lived and basketball soon became his game of choice.

When asked if his desire to play originated with him or his father, McNealy responded, “Solely me. I really loved to play so I just wanted to keep playing and see how far I could go.”

Senior Chris McNealy, who is four inches taller than his son, is now an international scout for the New Orleans Pelicans. While most of his year is spent abroad, McNealy senior still actively takes part in his son’s career, calling before and after every game.

“Stay aggressive,” McNealy senior will say. “Look for [your] shot, play within the offense.”

While “funny, passionate and charming” as his son describes him, the international scout and his son will always bond over their shared love of the game. - See more at: http://www.bigwest.org//story.asp?story_id=17436#sthash.v1DqeUfV.dpuf
Anteater senior McNealy, whose father played for the New York Knicks from 1985-1987 said of his sad, “He’s like my mini coach. A built in one.”

For McNealy, the road to basketball wasn’t as obvious, as his “built-in” coach encouraged a love for all sports. McNealy played recreational soccer before playing the sport his father loved; however, soccer was short-lived and basketball soon became his game of choice.

When asked if his desire to play originated with him or his father, McNealy responded, “Solely me. I really loved to play so I just wanted to keep playing and see how far I could go.”

Senior Chris McNealy, who is four inches taller than his son, is now an international scout for the New Orleans Pelicans. While most of his year is spent abroad, McNealy senior still actively takes part in his son’s career, calling before and after every game.

“Stay aggressive,” McNealy senior will say. “Look for [your] shot, play within the offense.”

While “funny, passionate and charming” as his son describes him, the international scout and his son will always bond over their shared love of the game...

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