Vegetarian Star

John Salley can be seen on various billboards in the Detroit area as part of a campaign by VegMichigan, a non-profit organization promoting a plant-based diet for better health of people, animals and the environment.

“We’re excited to have a star like John Salley to help show that vegans are real people,” says Paul Krause, president of VegMichigan. “Vegans are healthy, vibrant, compassionate…and a growing segment of the population.”

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John Salley has taken ownership in vegan wine brand The Vegan Vine Wines. He plans to use the opportunity of promoting the family owned and operated brand to educate consumers on animal products used in the process of wine making.

But wining isn’t a new passion for Salley. As The Wine Spectator discovered during an interview, this former NBA player has been interested in the beverage for a little more than a decade.

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Basketball legend John Salley has a series of infographics on his blog that illustrate the dangers of meat consumption and benefits of being a vegetarian.

A vegan who personally witnessed how a plant-based diet aids with many medical condition like high cholesterol, Salley has been an active champion for both vegetarianism and animal welfare.

From the above graphic, you’ve seen what a vegetarian diet can do for you. Take a look at some of the images below to learn who eats the most meat and how the risk of disease increases by increased meat consumption.

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John Salley has partnered with vegan wine company The Vegan Vine Wines to help educate consumers on the animal products used in the wine filtration process.

The basketball legend will take part ownership and serve as an ambassador in the family-owned and operated Clos LaChance Wines brand.

As both a vegan and wine lover, I was very surprised to learn about the use of animal products in the vinification process,” said Mr. Salley. “I had no idea.”

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John Salley is starring in a PSA sponsored by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine that’s advising parents and children to eat more vegetarian and vegan meals to combat diabetes.

The “Up Your Defenses!” poster features the NBA champion who’s played with the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls.

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BET, also known as Black Entertainment Television, is a Viacom-owned cable network targeting issues related to African-Americans and has aired popular shows like The Wendy Williams Show, Keyshia Cole’s reality TV series and The Michael Vick Project.

The network’s online component celebrates Meatless Mondays and has included delicious recipes like Sesame Tofu with Eggplant, Spring Green Salad and today’s Meatless Monday recipe, Lentil Tacos.

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Talk about the wow factor!

Farm Sanctuary is hosting a celebration for its 25th anniversary and has invited some incredible star power to kick-off the occasion.

To celebrate the launch of the two star-studded, black-tie galas in New York City on May 14, and in Los Angeles on September 24, several stars will host a party this Saturday, April 23rd at the private residence of James Costa in Hollywood Hills in California.

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John Salley is offering his nutritional guidance to the Detroit Pistons in hopes they’ll offer him a job in exchange.

Salley has gone so far as to create the perfect job title describing how he’ll get them on the right track–Player Development, Strength and Conditioning Assistant.

When Salley and Shaquille O’Neal played together with the Los Angeles Lakers, O’Neal nicknamed Salley “the witch doctor” for his ability to diagnose and treat ailments and get players feeling better again. O’Neal has at least cut red meat from his diet.

Will Salley use his magical spells to transform the diets of the Pistons?

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