Episode 45: NELSON LOMAX - - Developing life long relationships through the game

Nelson Lomax played at Chemeketa CC and Willamette University in the early 90’s. Coming from New Orleans, LA, he made Salem his home and has become a fixture in the Salem basketball community. He shares stories and lessons from his lifetime as a player, coach and parent. 00:19 Growing up in New Orleans, LA and making his way to Salem 06:34 Getting into basketball as a child 07:38 Switching high schools as a sophomore 10:41 Finding his way to Chemeketa Community College 17:12 Playing in the parks during the summers in New Orleans 21:37 Learning from Coach Rob Chavez at Chemeketa as a freshman 30:32 Working at Willamette’s basketball camp his first week in Salem 33:55 Moving on to play at Willamette with Coach Gordie James 38:00 Coaching at Willamette alongside his former coaches 46:50 Moving from assisting his former coach to assisting his former player 52:28 Developing life-long relationships through the game 55:16 Reliving the glory days of Willlamette Pro Hoop camp 1:02:50 The evolution of the Salem basketball community since he came here in 1990 1:17:02 The top 5 players he’s seen in Salem 1:29:15 The only coach to ever use a clip board as a dinner plate