Hailing from Tucson, Arizona is none other than San Antonio Spurs legend, Sean Elliott. Coincidentally, Elliott remained loyal to his hometown as he played his entire collegiate basketball career in his hometown with the Arizona Wildcats. During those four years (1985-1989), Elliott led the Wildcats to the Final Four in 1988, lead's the Wildcats in all-time scoring to this day, and even broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Pac 10 scoring record.
In 1989, Elliott was drafted third overall to the San Antonio Spurs where he played all but one season of his twelve-year career with the Texas-based NBA franchise. In 1999, Elliott won his first and only NBA Championship alongside Tim Duncan and David Robinson. The 6'8 small forward also notched two NBA All-Star appearances in 1993 and 1996. While Sean Elliott wasn't a particularly flashy player, he had a high basketball IQ and was an excellent lockdown defender. He's the missing piece to a lot of championship-contending teams we see today.
Whether celebrities are looking to be in the spotlight or escape the paparazzi, there are some popular vacation destinations that always seem to be frequented by the stars. Celeb spotting is a favorite pastime of many travelers, and you might be able to snag a photo or even an autograph when you visit these top celebrity vacation spots around the world. Although the price tags may be a bit higher in these destinations than your average budget getaway, these are some of the best celebrity vacation spots that you can start saving up to visit and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
One of the classiest celebrity vacation spots in Europe is Mallorca, Spain. It’s known as a spot to be posh more than a spot to party. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have a house here, and it’s been a favorite getaway for Gwenyth Paltrow. Some of the local favorites that boast the most celebrity sightings include the Wellies Restaurant and Bar, Puerto Portals, and Es Trenc Beach.
Saint Tropez is known for its amazing beaches and blissful landscapes. Celebrity couples like Beyoncé and Jay Z and David and Victoria Beckham have been spotted vacationing along these famous beaches. The Cote d’Azur seaport is a big draw for celebs here, as well as top beach clubs like Club 55.
Perhaps the most well-known celebrity that loves Lake Como is George Clooney. He has a villa with over a dozen rooms here so he can bring all his friends along to relax, get away, and party. Villa d’Este is another popular place celebrities choose to stay because of its attention to privacy. Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bette Midler, or Sylvester Stallone!
Sure, there are plenty of celebrities that call Sydney home year-around, but there are lots of others who like to visit for a surfing and sailing getaway. Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been a top vacation pick for Leonardo DiCaprio and Hugh Jackman, and some A-list accommodations are the InterContinental Hotel and the Park Hyatt in the Rocks.