Two-time NBA Champion Norris Cole in Manila, weighs in on balancing academics and athletic career.
Norris Cole is not only a two-time NBA Champion. He is a salutatorian of his high school, and earned a BA in health sciences. Manila, Philippines, April 19, 2016 -- N orris Cole of the New Orleans Pelicans and WNBA Champion Taj McWilliam-Franklin arrived in Manila Wednesday morning for Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 National Training Camp. Cole and McWilliams-Franklin visited NBA Cafe Wednesday morning and Powcast had the pleasure of asking Cole and McWilliams-Franklin some questions and you will be inspired with some of their answers. Read on below. I think being sharp mentally and being educated helps in basketball but also helps in life and that's what it is all about. - Norris Cole Powcast: Who are your inspirations growing up? Norris Cole: My father. Michael Jordan as far as basketball is concerned. I'm a family guy. My uncles, aunties, my cousins and I spent a lot of time with them. So my family is my inspiration. Powcast: Wha... ... See more
