It is NBA Playoff time, and the finals are soon to follow. After all, “There can be only one.” And the winning team will be known as champions, forevermore.

It is true that the winners have earned something irrevocable and have scored a place in history. Unfortunately, it is also true that just because a star burns brightly today doesn’t mean it will sparkle and shine with the same brightness tomorrow. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol can even cause champions to lose out in life.

NBA Champion 30 years ago, Joe Pace fell recently from the height of his legacy due to drug and alcohol abuse. According to a FOX News story he is now living in a homeless shelter in Seattle. It’s a stark difference from his former glory days while in the NBA. He’s gone through drug rehabilitation and is trying to get his life back on the right track. During this downturn in his life, other players and the NBA Retired Players Association have been supportive of his recovery. They give him hope and a reason to keep on trying.

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