Military personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled (by grade) to a salute except when it is inappropriate or impractical (in public conveyances such as planes and buses, in public places such as inside theaters, or when driving a vehicle).
One notable player, Shawn Kemp, enrolled in college but never played any games due to personal problems. In 1989, a year after his high school graduation, he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics. He played 14 seasons in the NBA and was selected to 6 All-Star Games and 3 All-NBA Teams.
Tony Parker trade rumors swirl before NBA draft. 1  Memphis vs. San Antonio: Game TwoSan Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, left, Tony Allen (9) and Mike Conley, right, defend during the first quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff game, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in San Antonio. The Spurs won 93-87.