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I've always hated Reggie miller growing up. He was skinny, ugly and all he did was throw up threes. Plus he was pesky and always was jawing at the opposing teams and ham acting for the refs benefit.

 

I watched his documentary vs the NY Knicks on YouTube (ESPN 30 for 30 - winning time) and gained newfound respect for the guy.

 

Also, some measure of pity for him was gained as well as he never got close to hoisting that 'ship trophy.

 

High marks for his determination and leadership as well as his loyalty to the pacers though.

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The Ironman AC Green

 

Other NBA superstars find it difficult to put an "82" under the games played category in their resume in a season but not for AC.

 

He played an NBA record 1,192 straight games from Nov 1986 to Apr 2001. That's almost 15 years of showing up to play every single game! To put it in perspective, when Green's streak started, Michael Jordan is in just his third year in the NBA. When the streak ended, MJ has already come out of retirement for the second time and is playing for the Washington Wizards!

 

Aside from that, Green only missed 3 games in his career. He played in 1,278 of his scheduled 1,281 games! The three games he did not play happened in his sophomore year. :)

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Kobe Bryant - I mean, we all love to hate the guy, ang yabang eh, pero if you read interviews of other players/coaches/staff his work ethic and his drive to win is beyond normal. He likes to blame teammates at times pero he's a winner, and winners never like to be paired up with the mediocre bunch kaya rin siguro he demands excellence. He'll be a big loss to the basketball world when he retires a year or two from now.

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NBA :

 

  1. MJ - need i explain more?
  2. Tim Duncan
  3. Scottie Pippen - his class can be the main man in any NBA team, but he chose to be a sidekick to MJ.
  4. Hakeem Olajawon - da moves for a big man.
  5. Reggie Miller - the only one who can get the ire of MJ..... and match his scoring and clutch capabilities as well.
  6. Steph Curry - maganda pagpapalaki ng magulang dito..... still manages to stay humble despite of his success.

PBA :

Retired

 

  1. Alvin Patrimonio - again, need i explain more?
  2. Samboy Lim - this guy has been a good role model.
  3. Benjie Paras - its hard to win a ROY/MVP at the same time.
  4. Allan Caidic - the only pure shooter the PBA had.

Current

 

  1. Jason Castro - proven himself to be one of the best PGs in the PBA and in asia.
  2. Gabe Norwood - an underrated guy. But one of the best wing defenders in this era. Plays 1, 2, 3 positions as well.
  3. Calvin Abueva - i used to hate this guy.... But the grit and the passion.... walang makakamatch.
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Asi Taulava - highly disciplined; team leader; more 'Filipino' than most Pinoy basketeers; an epitome of an athlete into wellness

 

Calvin Abueva - boundless energy; relentless and strong; plays 'tall'; cerebral and gritty

 

Alvin Patrimonio- all-time great Pinoy basketeer; cool dad and gentleman on and off court; humble; hardworking

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