Bruce Bowen has one of the more interesting basketball career trajectories.
Persistence allowed him to thrive overseas for four years before garnering the attention of the Miami Heat who introduced Bowen to the NBA.
By the time he made his way to San Antonio, his mission was clear — stop Kobe Bryant.
Bowen’s tenacity on the court, paired with a killer corner 3-ball, elevated his profile during three championships with the San Antonio Spurs. His contributions led directly to the franchise acknowledging his #12 with a jersey retirement.
Episode 27 of the Spurs docuseries The Ring of the Rowel is all about Bruce.