Evan Eschmeyer: Lawyer
Evan Eschmeyer started playing in the NBA in 1999 and played for the New Jersey Nets for four years. However, he didn’t have much playing time due to his knee problems. Throughout his career, he only scored 421 points and played in 153 games. His knee eventually forced him to leave the league in 2004. After his retirement, he went back to the place where he played college football, Northwestern University, and enrolled in their very competitive JD-MBA program. This earned him both a law degree and an MBA. Eschmeyer has since forged a career path in business and law. As if those aren’t enough, he also works as Atlas Tower’s director of finance.
Evan Eschmeyer: Lawyer
Jonathan Bender: Medical Device Mogul
During the 1999 draft, Jonathan Bender was chosen 5th overall, going from high school straight to the NBA. Although his large 7-foot frame and athletic prowess worked wonders in high school, the big league was a different story. Jonathan retired early and go into the medical device industry. He dealt with knee pain and decided to create something to helps others going through the same thing. The JBIT MedPro, otherwise known as JB Intensive Trainer, helps athletes all over the world, while also improving physical therapy, rehab, and training.
Jonathan Bender: Medical Device Mogul
