As a member of the 1974 NBA Draft class, 6-foot point guard Phil Lumpkin played in the league for two seasons averaging 3.3 points and 2.7 assists in stints with Portland and Phoenix. But don't get caught up in the numbers. Lumpkin's experience and knowledge of the game have translated into an impact program at O'Dea High School in Seattle, Washington.

Lumpkin received his degree in Education and joined O'Dea in 1991 where he teaches physical education. As head basketball coach he's taken the team to five state championship titles, the most recent in 2007. O'Dea basketball is a premiere program on the west coast that challenges against teams that sometimes tout future NBA players. Nate Robinson, Jamal Crawford, Martell Webster, and Spencer Hawes were on the rosters of teams that rival O'Dea .

There's no doubt Coach Lumpkin is also making a positive impact on his players off the court. The Draft Review caught up with him to ask, "What is your best on-court and off-court advice to young basketball players?" Coach Lumpkin replied:

"My best on-court advice would be, pay some attention to the history of the sport. Know who Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Connie Hawkins, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain were to the sport. Know the level of their contributions to the NBA and how you benefit from their careers. Learn the courtesies of the game, display them at all times. Learn to play the game the correct way and not the popular way, your enjoyment of the game will last much longer.

My best off-court advice would be, learn to be a leader and not a follower. Trust your instincts to do what is right and not wrong. Respect those who only want you to have a positive experience and long happy life with the correct value systems in place."

These are words of wisdom to live by. Hats off to Phil Lumpkin for being a leader, role model, and hero of the game. View his player profile.