Brandon Roy Rediscovers Love For Hoops By Coaching Nathan Hale

The chances of predicting Brandon Roy's career path years ago might as well have been attached to a winning lottery ticket from the future. There was simply no way to see it coming.

No, this new role, this new job, this new life was not in the plans for Roy after injuries cut the blossoming NBA All-Star's time in the league short. Having basketball in the equation was even up in the air at one point.

It’s funny how life works out sometimes, because, now, the 32-year-old Roy feels he is right where he is supposed to be.

Roy is a natural leader, and coaching is the perfect fit. He is likely front-runner for every major coach of the year award after guiding Seattle's Nathan Hale to a perfect 29-0 record and No. 1 ranking in the country in his first year at the helm.

How will Roy follow up his incredible debut season? There’s only one way to find out, but, much like his playing career, he has a way to make everything around him special.