Derek Anderson
Louisville, Kentucky
Retired NBA Basketball Player & Philanthropist
Derek Anderson has achieved much on the court and in the community. He is best known for making it to the 1996 NCAA Championship with the University of Kentucky Wildcats, winning the 2006 NBA Championship with the Miami Heat and earning a Junior Olympics gold medal. He also founded the Stamina Foundation to empower youth through education and mentorship, funding over 100 scholarships to colleges and universities. He is an advocate for athletes’ mental health, serving as the NBA Player Wellness Counselor.
“The Club was a lifeline for me, and the staff were my extended family. They taught me how to return kindness, instilling core values that guide me through my career and as a parent.”
