Tom Jervis - The Last Chance to Play Professional Basketball

Tom Jervis had almost given up the dream of playing professional basketball. In June 2013, after being overlooked for a roster spot, again, by every team in Australia's National Basketball League,. Tom left the sport behind to begin a new career of selling radiators to Western Australia mining companies. Two months later, the Perth Wildcats came calling. He played in every game that season and led the Wildcats to their sixth championship and franchise history. The National Basketball League awarded him its rookie of the year honor.