Gary “G-Man” McClendon: Founder & President of Sports Profiles USA LLC

Pictured is Gary when he played in the Dallas Pro AM League

Gary McClendon, known to many as “G-Man,” is the Founder and President of Sports Profiles USA LLC is an ex-professional athlete. For most of his life, Gary was a star athlete in multiple sports - football, basketball, and track — demonstrating consistent excellence across the sports.

His drive to compete at the highest level led him to the Dallas Pro AM League, where he played against some of the best professional basketball players in the country. During his time in the league, Gary was cast in a sports-themed film alongside Nancy Lieberman, a former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player and coach. In the movie Gary and Nancy played professional basketball players who took their Dallas basketball team to a championship. The movie was called Perfect Profile. The experience left a lasting impression. When Gary later launched his company and developed a platform to help athletes showcase their skills and achievements, it just made sense to name the product and company “Sports Profiles.” Sports Profiles is a nod to the film and to the idea that every athlete deserves a tool where they can be seen.

Today, Sports Profiles USA LLC reflects Gary’s commitment to providing athletes with tools to present their accomplishments, connect with opportunities, and build their personal brand.

Coach Lenny Wilkens, an NBA Legend

Gary, his son and Coach Lenny Wilkens

During Gary’s career he also coached college basketball. In the 90’s, Gary moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he meet Roger Hines. Roger was the assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Atlanta Hawks. Gary volunteered his services and worked with Roger in the pre-practice pick-up games before Coach Lenny Wilkens would start practice. It was an honor to watch Coach Wilkens and observe his knowledge of the game.

From Globetrotter to Mentor: A Tribute to Marques Haynes

Pictured from left to right. Marques Haynes (Harlem Globetrotter and Harlem Magicians), Gary (G-Man) McClendon, and Calvin Murphy (NBA's San Diego/Houston Rockets)

The person who had the biggest impact on Gary was Marques Haynes, a professional basketball player who was known for his amazing dribble and ball handling skills. As a young child, Gary was fascinated by Marques Haynes when he played for the Harlem Globetrotters. After playing in the Dallas Pro AM League, Gary had an opportunity to play for and with Marques Haynes as a Harlem Magician. It was a dream come true. He learned so much from Mr. Haynes about life, business and of course basketball.

Marques Haynes was estimated to have played in at least 12,000 games and visited more than 100 countries. Haynes retired in 1992 after a 46 – year professional career, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998, the first Globetrotter to be so honored. On January 5, 2001, he received his ”Legends„ ring from the Harlem Globetrotters in Chicago. The Globetrotters also retired his #20 jersey in his honor. (Source: Wikipedia).

Gary also played with Calvin Jerome Murphy when he was a Harlem Magician. Calvin Murphy is an American retired professional basketball player who played as a guard for the NBA’s San Diego/Houston Rockets from 1970 – 1983, and is a member of the Houston Rockets’ Root Sports TV broadcast team. Standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches, Murphy has the distinction of being the shortest NBA player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and to play in an NBA All-Star Game. (Source: Wikipedia).

Marques Haynes was considered to be among the greatest ballhandlers who ever lived.

Pictured is Marques Haynes. He has been described as one of the best basketball players never to compete in the NBA.

In honor of Marques Haynes, the life he lived, the lives he touched and the impact he had on the world, Gary has created ”Sports Profile Legends”. A tribute to the best ball handler and dribbler the world has ever known.

Marques Haynes, Sports Profile Legends website.

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