Although Kendrick Nunn’s journey to the NBA hasn’t been easy, he’s always had one person in his life to push him to greater heights.
His father, Melvin, who played professionally overseas in New Zealand, was Kendrick’s first coach. And while a lot of time has passed since then, Melvin is just as impactful now as he was all those years ago.
“[My dad has] been the hero in my life, a role model as well,” Nunn said. “He’s been there every step of the way for me, and he still is.”
Those steps began on the south side of Chicago, where Nunn was molded into the person and player he is today.