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