John Lucas' Newest Project

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz As Michael Beasley checks into a facility for psychological and substance-abuse counseling, his friends, family, and those who care about him the most will be among the most important people on his road to recovery. But in the coming weeks, there may be nobody more vital to Beasley's well-being than former NBA player John Lucas, who will be the primary counselor to the 20-year-old. Lucas' own battles with addiction are well-documented, and he's called upon that experience to build a career advising athletes and helping them cope with the burdens of recovery. Here are some stories that highlight Lucas' general philosophy, as well as some specific stories of his working with troubled athletes. A description from Lucas' website that enumerates the services he offers at his "Athletes After Care Program": ... During his treatment Lucas developed and proposed a ...