Tar Heel Legend Tyler Hansbrough Opens Up About His Long Career

Posted Apr 21, 2021
Even at 35 years old and not playing in the NBA since 2015, Tyler Hansbrough believes he could still play at the NBA level and is not retiring from basketball even if it's not in the NBA. He says he's in shape and feels ready to play this season, wherever that may be. "I know I can," he said of playing in the NBA. "I think I could still be effective at any level." (Sports Illustrated)

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