Wheelersburg graduate Tanner Holden Signs with the Texas Legends

[transplant]

Just saw that Tanner Holden has signed with the Texas Legends of the NBA G-League. Pretty awesome. Good luck to him.

[TigerBob]

Ain’t too many people getting paid to ball. Good for him.

[JeepNation26]

You can watch Tanner Holden in action in his Texas Legends' debut against the Maine Celtics today (New Year's Eve). The tip-off is scheduled for 12:00 PM CT, and the game will be available to stream on ESPN+, NBCSB, KFAA/Urban Edge Network at www.UrbanEdgeNetworks.com. For updates and more information, visit www.TexLegends.com to follow Tanner and the Legends'.

[danicalifornia]

Can’t imagine that we’ve had many from the SE who have played at that level. Very cool and hopefully things go well for him there!

[transplant]

I was thinking the same thing. Roberts was drafted right? But never played a game in the league. EJ Onu from Shawnee had bounced around some G-League teams, but he isn't a SE Ohio kid. Id have to think this is the highest anyone from around here has played?

[Coach SLegg]

Nothing against THolden as his career continues and I'm a fan (have a signed OSU jersey), but no one even close to this career in southern Ohio...

NEIL JOHNSTON - Chillicothe HS, Chillicothe, Ohio

NBA Playing/Coaching Career:
Played eight seasons for Philadelphia Warriors (1951–59)
Coached Warriors (Wilt's 1st 2 seasons) and Pittsburgh Rens
Led NBA in scoring for three years
Won 1956 NBA Championship
Six-time NBA all-star
Led NBA in rebounding 1955
Led NBA in field goal percentage 1953, 1956, 1957
Inducted into NBA Hall of Fame in 1990

College:
Ohio State

High school:
Chillicothe High School - all-state player

[transplant]

Great info, didn't know anything about him. Thank you for sharing.

[Coach SLegg]

He’s the statute at CHS…true NBA SuperStar!

Michael Jordan is the NBA’s all-time PER Player Efficiency Rating leader and No. 2 is LeBron James. At No. 10 on the list – just behind Kevin Durant and just ahead of Giannis Antetokounmpo – is Neil Johnston.

Another advanced metric that attempts to measure an individual’s contribution to a team’s success is Win Shares.

Michael Jordan is the all-time leader in Win Shares per 48 minutes with .2505. David Robinson is No. 2, Wilt Chamberlain is No. 3 and – just ahead of Nicola Jokic, Chris Paul, Kareem Abdul-Jabar and LeBron – is Neil Johnston at No. 4.

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

I hope he makes a name for himself and has more success than he could even dream of.

[Coach SLegg]

Former OSU Coach Holtmann never used THolden to his abilities or he’d have had 2 great years for the Bucks. Still remember and I’m sure he does too the near halfcourt shot he hit against Rutgers at the buzzer to win the game. Magical moment in The Schott that moment!

[FIDO]

Kudos to both players!!!

[Gator B Long]

Congrats to Tanner Holden.
Hijacking posts about people by listing an NBA HOFer is not a positive for the young man’s achievement.
Start a separate post and praise Johnston-who definitely is an all time great.

[Gator B Long]

Congrats to Tanner Holden.
Hijacking posts about people by listing an NBA HOFer is not a positive for the young man’s achievement.
Start a separate post and praise Johnston-who definitely is an all time great.

[Coach SLegg]

Was just answering a comment/question by 2 separate posters. Knew about HOF NJohnston while very few do, so did a quick search/copy/paste. This site is a place to share and discuss info for local sports and one poster was even appreciative of the info.
As stated I'm a fan/supporter of THolden and know him personally and a friend of his family. Used to visit with him and his family prior to games at OSU and as mentioned have an autographed OSU #0 Holden jersey hanging in my OSU Basketball themed basement.
Wish him nothing but good luck and will try to catch a G-League game.