Indiana Basketball Star Has One Goal: ‘Bring Glory to Jesus’
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Indiana Hoosier basketball star Anthony Leal has one goal when he’s on the court, and that’s to shine the light of Jesus Christ.
In a new interview with Sports Spectrum, the athlete explained why he expresses his faith in Jesus.
“We talk about it a lot as a team — be humble or be humbled,” he said. “I think college, my first few years, was a pretty humbling experience because I had come in with a certain set of expectations and quickly realized it’s not really about my time schedule or my expectations, but it’s God and His plan for me.”
Leal grew up in the ranks of IU as both of his parents attended and worked for the university.
“I always wanted to be a part of something that was bigger than myself, and obviously that takes sacrifices,” he explained. “Sometimes you don’t get to be the star. Sometimes you do have shining moments. It was never really a ‘should I transfer’ sort of thing, it was more, ‘How can I make the most of my time here at IU and how can I find a way through the hardships or the struggles that I feel like I might be facing and buy into God’s plan?’ Because I know God has put me here for a reason.”
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“It’s just about continuing to stay steadfast and working as hard as I can to glorify God, whether I’m a star player or just a role player,” he added.
“We spend a lot of time trying to learn about Jesus,” Leal continued, “and for me, if there’s ever an opportunity to act in a way that can bring glory to Jesus, I always try to do that.”
Outside of basketball, Leal is a realtor and works with 92c Partners, a “women owned, commercial real estate firm offering brokerage services, space design, lease administration and project management.”
92c Partners posted a photo of Leal with his family after a game and wrote, “His leadership and dedication shine both during the game and in his everyday actions, setting a great example for his teammates and peers. It’s inspiring to see someone who balances skill with such admirable character. Keep up the fantastic work, Anthony!”
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