These Retired Pro Athletes Are Now Doing Something Completely Different

Published on 06/23/2019
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Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson is an All-Star point guard who experienced a great career with the Phoenix Suns. He had a big role in turning the tide for the Suns. Once among the more woeful teams, they soon became one of the strongest in the Western Conference. He spent 12 seasons in pro basketball but only got to the Final once. Through the 1990s, he was considered to be one of the players to watch out for. After his retirement, he went back to his hometown of Sacramento and worked as the CEO of St. HOPE, an after-school program. He entered politics later on, winning the mayoralty race of Sacramento in 2008. He held the position for eight years before he decided to step down in 2016.

Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

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Shandon Anderson

Shandon Anderson spent almost a decade playing in the NBA. He won a championship with Miami Heat,  but still never really made a name for himself in the game. However, that is not the case today with his new passion. Along the way he found a love for cooking, and today is working as a chef at a vegatarian resturant.  Although his new career choice appears unusuall, it isn’t entirely unrelated. All atheletes are recommended to eat a healthy and balanced diet to help their physical performance. Looks like, Anderson found an interest in this topic and decided to pursue a career in it.

Shandon Anderson

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