It didn’t start with much — just grit, pavement, and dreams louder than doubt. Every stitch on his back is a chapter: sweat, setbacks, sacrifice. Now, he stands draped in proof that it’s possible.

In a country where football is king, he chased a different dream. Outdoor courts, countless repetitions, no spotlight — just a ball and belief. From neighbourhood runs to pro arenas, he carved his path in the shadows. Now, repping The Netherlands on his back, he’s not just playing — he’s paving. Hoping to lay the blueprint for a next generation of hoopers.