Former NBA star Derek Anderson had a remarkable life, and now according to TMZ, he feels that it would make for a great Hollywood film. Anderson went to college at Kentucky followed by an 11-year career in the NBA, but prior to that it was a long journey to achieve all he had.
Anderson was homeless before he was even a teenager and had his first child at age 15. He feels that he has a good story to tell and hopes to land a directory like Lee Daniels or Mark Wahlberg. As far as who he thinks would play the role of himself and do it justice, Anderson has some ideas.
“Maybe Jaden Smith could play me from 11-14 and like Mehcad Brooks could play the older version of me. It’s hard to find actors that can play ball and Mehcad can ball.”
Although injuries throughout his career may have hampered Anderson from being a bigger NBA name, Michael Jordan did handpick him to represent the Jordan brand. Anderson is hoping for 2015 release of his movie if all goes well.