Ex-Jazz player Harpring transitions to game of life after NBA

Ex-Jazz player Harpring transitions to game of life after NBA By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 28, 2011 09:22PM MDT Many struggle with the transition once the lights fade and fame recedes. Rising from high school ball to the collegiate and professional ranks makes sense — there’s a clear path to follow, goals to achieve and plateaus that allow for rest. But leaving the game can be a hard fall. Power and prestige quickly wane, and few find an immediate soft landing once they jump into the unknown. Matt Harpring is one of the few. Harpring spent 12 seasons in the NBA, wearing a Jazz uniform from 2002-09. He ent... Copyright 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.