Evan Eschmeyer: Lawyer
Evan Eschmeyer was drafted in 1999 and was with the New Jersey Nets for four years. However, it was not easy for him to get playing time because of his knee problems, and he only played in 153 games and scored 421 points. Eventually, his knee forced him to retire in 2004. He then went back to Northwestern University, where he played college basketball, and enrolled in the highly competitive JD-MBA program, earning both an MBA and a law degree. Eschmeyer has since worked as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and as the director of finance of Atlas Tower.
Evan Eschmeyer: Lawyer
Jonathan Bender: Medical Device Mogul
Jonathan Bender was the 5th overall pick in the 1999 draft, making the leap into the NBA straight out of high school. Unfortunately, his athletic prowess and 7 foot frame were a fit for high school, but the NBA was a whole different league. Jonathan ended up retiring early and created a medical device to alleviate the knee pain he dealt with. He hoped his JBIT MedPro, otherwise known as JB Intensive Trainer, would help other athletes as well as himself. The pain alleviating medical device is actually improving training, rehab and physical therapy. Way to go Bender!
Jonathan Bender: Medical Device Mogul
