The NBA's Jeff Pendergraph Talks Comeback and Motivation with Yhorlife.com

Online, August 24, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Portland Trail Blazer Jeff Pendergraph shares his story of comeback from a knee injury and how he stays motivated in a new interview with YhorLife.com

Yhorlife.com is an online community designed to uplift and encourage anyone who wants to succeed in life. Subscribers receive expert advice from professional athletes, celebrities, industry experts, parents, entrepreneurs, and everyday people. "We believe that YhorLife fills a void for those who are looking for smart, dynamic content that can impact their lives in a positive way," says Adylia-Rhenee Gutierrez Founder and CEO of Yhorlife.

Pendergraph, who earned his Bachelors Degree in Economics in three and half years while playing basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Draft of 2009. He was later traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. During a pre-season game in 2010, he sustained a severe knee injury causing him to miss the entire season. Pendergraph is now gearing up for his return to the court in 2011.

In the interview, Pendergraph discusses what went through his mind during this time and how he stayed motivated to continue the work of physical recover. "I am motivated because I have always been the underdog," says Pendergraph. He credits hard work and determination for his accomplishments and talks about how being the underdog his whole life became his motivation to push harder. Subscribers to Yhorlife.com also learn who his inspiration is and the best advice he ever received.

"Jeff Pendergraph shares some great personal life lessons and offers a window into his thought processes in this interview and we couldn't be happier to have him as a guest," says Gutierrez.

Yhorlife.com engages its members through articles, interviews, forums, and advice columns, on topics from relationships and family advice to careers and entrepreneurship. The Pendergraph interview builds upon the extensive content featured on YhorLife.com

Be on the lookout for Pendergraph and the Trail Blazers in the upcoming 2011-2012 season as he comes back from his injury by practicing what he preaches. To read the interview or learn more about Yhorlife visit www.yhorlife.com

About YhorLife.com
YhorLife.com is an online community that celebrates hard work, shared values, and offers sound advice to those searching for a higher standard. YhorLife.com members gain access to articles, interviews, and forums designed to solve problems and build relationships. Industry experts, and men and women of all ages provide a variety of perspectives on life, relationships, careers, entrepreneurship, health, parenting and more. Yhorlife.com's giving back program takes 10% of the membership to support children internationally. For more information www.YhorLife.com. Media inquiries contact Ryan Prucker at 315.430.7584 or email [email protected]

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