Here's a shot of the Harlem Globetrotters' Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
If we were to choose 5 Nba Players from today's league who could pass as Globetrotters, the final list would probably look like this:
Lebron James, Heat- There is no one else in the Association who so gracefully combines power, fundamentals, and showmanship better than Lebron. Like Michael Jordan, the King makes dominance look so, well, effortless to execute. Give this man a hand, please.
Chris Paul, Clippers- Paul gets the point guard nod over Steve Nash due to the age factor, over Deron Williams because of better health and consistency, and Ricky Rubio because of overall experience. Come to think of it, it's the young bucks that tend to make being reckless look like an art. I may have to give a lightly silver-plated medal to Rubio on this one. I must admit that on the level of somersaults and jumping through hoops, Rubio can come insanely close to winning this one.
Kevin Durant, Thunder- Much like James, he can make things look smoother than mousse on cake. George Gervin may have been the "Iceman"- but this kid's a bona fide smoothie. His 3 point stroke- save maybe for Ray Allen's- is the best and most beauteous in the business.
Derrick Rose, Bulls- Torn Acl aside, this Chicago product is the most explosive point guard in the NBA. Unlike contemporary Russell Westbrook, Rose mixes highlight reel material with enough poise to pull off the stuff that makes taking over entire ballgames possible.
and finally...
Blake Griffin, Clippers- I know, this one is a controversial pick. I realize that I have teetered on whether my selections have been more based on style or substance. In Griffin, you get a jewel of a power forward whose best is yet to come. His athleticism, mixed with a bit more polishing on fundamentals, could make him the Dominique Wilkins of his generation, or at worst, the Larry Nance of his era. On a time wherein there has to be one guy who gets paid solely to fire the cannon so to speak, Blake fits right in. Like I said, he has the potential to fire the cannon now and actually be the cannon later. That must count for something.
No, this isn't jetlag from the US back to the Philippines talking.
MC
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