31. Barkley was the first and only professional athlete in Arizona who understood the importance of being as interesting off the court as he was on the court. 32. Because Bradley, a former basketball star, has such a natural following among professional athletes, Gore has even reached into that world for support. 33. Bennett insists he was not among the legion of professional athletes who saw himself as bullet-proof before, only to end up fearing for their careers later. 34. Besides offering courses for MBA students, CAU officials hope the center will lure professional athletes and entertainers who want to make a transition into business careers. 35. Bird embraces the future as few former professional athletes can. 36. Bold words for a relative unknown in the sports world, but words that more professional athletes are starting to take seriously. 37. Boston can be a tough town for professional athletes. 38. Both say that for a professional athlete, being away from family is something you put up with but never fully adjust to. 39. Bradley even balked at becoming a professional athlete, saying that the money and the attention could be corrupting. 40. A lot of people say they want to be a professional athlete, but very few of them go on to do it. |