John Salley

John Thomas Salley (born May 16, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He played both power forward and center for the Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Panathinaikos, and Los Angeles Lakers. Salley was the first player in NBA history to win championships with three franchises and the first player to win a championship in three different decades. Alongside his basketball career, Salley was a long-time host of the former Fox Sports Net show The Best Damn Sports Show Period. He is also known for his activism as a vegan, chef, and wellness entrepreneur. Salley was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Georgia Tech's College of Management in 1988.