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Oct 17, 2017 · In 1985, still only 17, Hosoi was making $350,000 at a time the average NBA salary was roughly $300,000. He lived in W.C. Fields’ former home in Hollywood. By 2000, it was all gone, including his freedom. The fall was shocking, but it set up a downright miraculous recovery. christianhosoi. 327K followers.
During the early evolution of skateboarding, Christian went from being the best amateur skateboarder at 12, to reaching legendary status as a professional at 14; yet as his career escalated, so did the emptiness he felt inside. “I tell you, when I was filling my life with being a pro-skateboarder, that was it - I was just wanting to win contests.
Aug 19, 2006 · The truth and reality behind Christian Hosoi's lifestyle as skateboarding's top pro, to his eventual drug addiction, jail time, and his lengthy personal and spiritual recovery was highlighted Thursday night with the premiere of Rising Son, The Legend Of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi.
Christian Hosoi Board at Get Rad for Ray. 10/19/2014. Christian Hosoi Smith at Van Doren Invitational Huntington Beach. 8/8/2014. Christian Hosoi at Van Doren Invitational. 8/7/2014. Christian and Kids at Van Doren Invitational. 7/30/2014. Christian Hosoi Backside Ollie at Van Doren Invitational.
Apr 22, 2016 · He turned pro in the early ’80s at the young age of 14 and immediately changed the face of skateboarding forever, coloring even the most basic tricks with his signature flair and pushing stylish ...
