largest U.S. college sports arena. BYU was just building the Marriott Center. People used to say Marriott built the Marriott Center and Kresho filled it. His number hangs from the rafters (#11) with Danny Aunge’s (#22). From Yugoslavia. Was converted by High Nibley. Drafted by the Celtics. Instead of playing in the NBA went home as presiding elder and built the church in his home country. Got the Book of Mormon translated into Croatian. Played professionally in Europe (Bologna, Italy). Played on the Yugoslav national team. Beat the Russians in the Olympics. Coached the Yugoslav national team. Was deputy ambassador for Croatia to the U.S. when he died of complications related to cure from non-Hodgkins lymphoma leaving a wife and three children. National hero in the former Yugoslavia. Their Michael Jordan. Was also my friend. When we had him over for FHE to hear his conversion story, he said, “I read Book of Mormon. I pray. It’s true.” Then we had refreshments. A physical giant at 6’11”. And a spiritual giant.