Tony Farmer was never a professional superstar, but he was the ultimate professional in his 16 years in the NBA and beyond. The 6-foot, 9-inch power forward played for Golden State, Charlotte, Miami), but also spent time with the CBA, ABA and overseas in France, Italy, Russia and Puerto Rico. Born in Los Angeles, Farmer starred at Artesia High School, and averaged 22.6 points and 10 rebounds in his senior season (1987). He was named MVP of the Suburban Conference, and had his jersey retired alongside Tom Tolbert and Ed O’Bannon.