David Lighty is in his second spell with LCLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, having rejoined the club in 2017 after first playing for the team between 2014 and 2016, but when he looks back on the journey that has got him to this point, he couldn't have imagined going on to reach such heights.
A native of Cleveland in the United States, the 34-year-old opted not to leave the state of Ohio when it came to playing high school and college ball. Yet, Lighty's professional career has taken him far away from home, as he has spent two seasons in Italy (2011-12 and 2016-17) and 10 in France: two with Nanterre between 2012 and 2014, before his journey with ASVEL began.
"It's a long road. I think we always knew this, but it's always what you dreamt [of] and your dreams are coming true," said Lighty in the latest edition of 'A letter to my younger self'. "It's nothing but a blessing for yourself."
Lighty goes on to reveal the three important virtues that his mom taught him at a young age and how these continue to have an impact on him today. He may be 34 years old and the veteran in ASVEL's locker room, but Lighty's not done yet. He wants to continue enjoying the ride.