Former NBA lottery pick Marcus Fizer finds new calling

LostLettermen.com, the college sports fan site and player database, regularly contributes to Ball Don't Lie. Here's a look at former NBA player Marcus Fizer. He's been labeled one of the biggest NBA draft busts ever and most people haven't heard his name since he last played in the NBA five years ago. But now born-again Christian and former lottery pick Marcus Fizer is out to remove the "bust" label from his name, return to the NBA and, oh yeah, build a second career as a minister. That's why you'll now find Fizer, 33, in his hometown of Arcadia, LA, where he is working out vigilantly for a return to the NBA hardwood (you know, once they actually resume play) while also serving as a youth minster at the local First Arcadia Church of God in Christ. Renewing his faith in October of 2010, he now gives sermons at the church where his guardian is the pastor, serves as the Sunday school superintendent and leads a youth hour each Wednesday. Fizer even has ...