If you've missed it somehow, you need to go read Tom Friend's long profile on Chauncey Billups on ESPN.com. (Thanks to David V. for the heads-up.) You might want to hold off for a couple hours, though, because I cannot wait to watch this team play again tonight.
If you're looking for a stereotypical matchup breakdown for the NBA Finals between the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs, (Game One is tonight, 7 o'clock Mountain, ABC), you've come to the right place! Center: Ben Wallace, Pistons vs. Nazr Mohammed, Spurs Wallace might be the league's top defender, winning his third Defensive Player of the Year award this season and leading the Pistons in both blocks and steals. It's said he's an improved offensive player, but he still scores primarily on tips and wide-open dunks. "Big Ben" is horrific from the foul line, connecting on 42.8% this season. Also, his brother has taken on NBA players and can probably beat up Mohammed's brother. Mohammed has been a good fit for the Spurs since being traded from the Knicks. It appears Isiah Thomas may have finally made his first mistake as general manager in New York, as Mohammed has started every Spurs' playoff game, averaging 8.1 points to go with a solid seven...
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That was the most fantastic article I've read in a long, long time. Chauncey is definitely my favoritest player in the world wide.
The article literally moved me to tears at times . . . the way he learned from his dad . . . and his teammates with the T-wolves . . . the progress . . . the work . . . the learning . . . No. 7 for his Denver re-debut! Awesome! Thanks for posting this. It was awesome. I want these guys to go all the way, now. He's got Melo sprinting off the court . . . freakin' brilliant.
GO NUGGETS!
DG