As fun as it is to watch Duke guys get in the NBA and build wonderful careers, it’s also really interesting to see them develop post-basketball careers.
Many stay in the game in some way. Quin Snyder is now an outstanding coach. Billy King, Mike Dunleavy, Trajan Langdon, Danny Ferry and Elton Brand have moved into the front office for various teams. Shane Battier has moved between basketball analytics and private business.
And of course some have moved into media. Jim Spanarkel is a reliable presence during March Madness. Alaa Abdelnaby has carved out a unique career as a sort of liaison between the NBA and the Arab world.