[Fwd: SUPERSTARS]

[Steve Huffman <stevhuff@eastky.net>]

Dorine Pratt wrote:

> I read today in the Boston Globe about how the NBA has been touting
> Grant Hill as the next Michael Jordan, but he's too nice!  Not cocky,
> not a showoff, says he doesn't have all the answers, etc.  Said MJ has
> never been accused of being too nice, though people like him.  Said he
> lives basketball and some even believe he bets on it!  My whole point
> is, if Antoine keeps improving the way he is, he just might be the next
> superstar.  And, he's cocky, but so was Bird.  He used to taunt the
> other team and even his own, sometimes.  Antoine has a long way to go,
> of course, but he just might be in that league some day.
>
> On another note, I hope they come up with some nicknames for some of
> these guys soon.  Tyus?  Antoine?  Maybe old Cornbread on the radio side
> will come with some, he used to be good at that.  Nothing wrong with
> their names, please don't misunderstand me, but a few nicknames would be
> easier to shout out at a game when you get excited.
> Dorine

  I don't think Antoine Walker shoots like a superstar.  He is scoring a lot
of points,
but he isn't really a good shooter.  He does better on long three's than on
long two's.
He is however, young and  can learn.  I just can't think of a superstar that
isn't a
really good shooter, can you?
Steve Huffman