Hey everyone, I’ve been digging into something that’s been bugging me for a while, and I thought I’d share my little journey with you all. So, the question that popped into my head was “how many NBA players are Jehovah’s Witnesses?” Sounds kinda random, I know, but I find these little curiosities fascinating.
First thing I did, as always, was hit up Google. Just typed in the question and bam, a bunch of stuff came up. Seems like there are three names that keep coming up: Dewayne Dedmon, who’s currently with the Miami Heat, and two former Indiana Pacers players, Danny Granger and Darren Collison. Apparently, these guys are all about that Jehovah’s Witness life.
But then I dug a bit deeper. I found out that Darren Collison actually retired from the NBA citing religious reasons. Can you believe that? He was with the Pacers from 2009 to 2019 and also played for the Kings, Mavericks, and New Orleans. I guess his faith was more important than basketball, which is kinda admirable, right?
So, I kept going, because, you know, once you start, you gotta keep going. I stumbled upon a list that said there are over 10 NBA players who follow the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ faith. Besides the three I already knew, there were names like Michael Adams, Mark Jackson, Reggie Theus, Thurl Bailey, and others. It’s a pretty long list!
I also noticed a few other names popping up in different articles: AC Green. These guys are clearly dedicated to their faith, which is interesting to see in the world of professional sports.
It seems like there are way more than just three, but most sources keep circling back to Collison, Granger, and Dedmon. I guess they’re the most prominent examples. I even read something about how Jehovah’s Witnesses often go door-to-door to share their faith, some to save lives, others to save themselves. It’s all quite intense if you ask me.
- Dewayne Dedmon
- Danny Granger
- Darren Collison
- Michael Adams
- Mark Jackson
- Reggie Theus
- Thurl Bailey
- AC Green
My Conclusion
In the end, I realized there are many NBA players who are Jehovah’s Witnesses. It’s interesting how these players balance their professional careers with their religious beliefs. So there you have it, my little adventure into the world of NBA players and their religious affiliations. Hope you found it as interesting as I did!
