PLAYING WITH US: Connaughton launches foundation, comes home for first basketball camp

DANVERS — Former St. John's Prep star and current Portland Trail Blazer Pat Connaughton didn't get to where he is today on sheer talent alone. 

Sure, he was always athletically gifted which gave him an upper hand. But you don't just climb to the professional ranks without two things: an enormous work ethic and the guidance from others. 

Connaughton knows that all too well and he's at a point in his life and career where he wants to give back to those who supported him throughout the years. And in turn, allow kids of this generation to experience that same commodity.