21. Brandon Roy
Roy’s degenerative knee arthritis forced him to prematurely retire at the age of 26. Before his plight, the 6-foot-6, 210-pound Roy was a gifted leader who made three All-Star squads and secured 2007 Rookie of the Year honors. “The Natural” is now widely considered one of the nation’s premier high school basketball coaches.
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