Inspirational
The Story of Raphael Edwards — Owner of Cape Town Tigers Professional Basketball Team
The man the legend from rags to riches he made it happen and so can you
Raphael does not wait for success to find him. Instead, he goes out and makes a path.
In basketball, the athletes are always trying to get in better shape. The spotlight is always on the people playing the game or training and hitting the gyms every day. However, the spotlight does not show the people and trainers behind the scenes who play a significant role in helping these individuals succeed.
Similar is the case with Raphael Edwards, a trainer who has worked with some of the biggest names in basketball and is involved in many other projects but is rarely on people’s radar. Raphael’s story is a triumph, consisting of a long, arduous journey from rags to riches.
Early life
Raphael Alexander Edwards, often known as ‘Rah,’ was born on November 13, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up in Brooklyn, Raphael did not have the easiest childhoods, raised by a devoted single mother who always tried her best to give her children everything. She worked long hours to ensure there was always food on the table, clothes for her children…
