$10 Famous Athletes Who Are \'Straight Outta Compton\'$

10 Famous Athletes Who Are 'Straight Outta Compton'

By Timothy Downs

These 10 athletes are from Compton, CA, just like N.W.A!

Timothy Downs is a Featured Writer for www.RantSports.com. You can ‘like him’ on Facebook add him on Google or follow him Twitter @Tidow1212.

$10 Famous Athletes Who Are \'Straight Outta Compton\'$

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Richard Sherman - NFL — Richard Sherman attended Compton's Manuel Dominguez High School long prior to becoming one of the NFL's biggest stars.

Serena WIlliams -WTA — Serena Williams was born in Michigan, but raised in Compton until her father moved her family to Florida so his daughters could attend a prestigious tennis academy.

Tyson Chandler - NBA — Tyson Chandler was born in Hanford, CA, but moved to South Central LA and attended Manuel Dominguez High School in Compton.

Venus Williams - WTA — Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, CA, and had a two-year head start learning tennis in Compton (as previously mentioned) before the family moved to Florida so the Williams sisters could train in one of the most prestigious tennis academies.

DeMar DeRozan - NBA — DeMar DeRozan is one of the best shooting guards in the NBA currently. DeRozan's humble beginnings playing at Compton High School have always been a stated reason for his success.

Marcellus Wiley - NFL — Long prior to being a feared defensive end in the NFL and hosting uber-popular shows on ESPN, Marcellus Wiley spent his early years in Compton.

Arron Afflalo - NBA — Current New York Knicks shooting guard Arron Afflalo has come a long way since his days at Centennial High School in Compton.

Brandon Jennings - NBA — Add Brandon Jennings to those on this list that got their start at Manuel Dominguez High School in Compton.

Tayshaun Prince - NBA — Tayshaun Prince won a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004, and has been an incredibly underrated player throughout his career. Prince is yet another on this list who got his start at Manuel Dominguez High School in Compton.

Cedric Ceballos - NBA — You're never going to believe this -- former Slam Dunk Contest champion (1992) Cedric Ceballos also got his start at Manuel Dominguez High School in Compton long prior to making an impact in the NBA.

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