UZI Suicide Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 Just a player that really isn't a big name, but is still a favorite of yours? Mine would be... NBA: Matt Harpring NFL: Ken Hamlin MLB: Yhency Brazoban
Ripper Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 Eric Piakowski, Chris Andersen, Casey Jacobsen, Chris Crawford and Joel Pryzbilla and Demarr Johnson in the NBA. (apparently I mark for the white boys....~RAYCYST?)
razazteca Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 Devin Brown, home town hero of the SA Spurs.
Guest Redhawk Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 NBA Stromile Swift Juan Dixon Desmond Mason Jason Terry Cardell Butler ("Ballaholic" on ESPN's Streetball) Lionel Chalmers Andre Iguodala Jameer Nelson Mike Sweetney Jamaal Tinsley Jacque Vaughn Romain Sato NFL Quincy Morgan Garrison Hearst Ray Buchanan Marlin Jackson Jesse Chatman (played with him in H.S.) Ronde Barber Dre Bly MLB Rey Ordonez Deion Sanders
Ripper Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 The Professor from the And 1 Streetballers. That dude is the one guy I watch play and thinks that he should be in the real league.
Guest Redhawk Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 Professor isn't NBA material. Too small and too slow. You can make it if you're little (Boykins, Nate Robinson, etc.) but you'd better be a helluva athlete or extremely basketball savvy, or both. If you watch Professor, there are little things about his game that would get him killed in the NBA. Like the fact that he jumps maybe 2 inches off the ground on his jumper, or that he's been pickpocketed by 12-year-olds, or that his defense isn't much to speak of. The fact that he was a backup for a community college team before And1 should tell you something.
Guest Brian Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 My friend grew up with Dan Wilson as his favorite player. That's about as low as you can go.
nl5xsk1 Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 NHL: Nick Boynton of the Bruins NBA: Cherokee Parks (is he even still in the league?); Jason "White Chocolate" Williams; or Christain Laettner. MLB: Tim Wakefield. Gabe Kapler was there, but he loses out because he's playing in Japan.
Guest Smues Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 Jesse Chatman (played with him in H.S.) Where'd he go to High School? I know he went to my college because one of my professors would inform us of that fact every week. As for me my favorite non superstar is probably Julio Franco.
Dangerous A Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 NBA... Robert Horry (which is hard because I am a Kings fan) Tayshaun Prince Bobby Jackson Kurt Thomas Desmond Mason Mickeal Pietrus
the max Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 nhl: Scott Hannan, John Madden (yea, he plays for the Devils, but I admire his game) mlb: Kevin Youkilis, Oliver Perez
Just John Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 NBA: Bob Sura, Tractor Traylor, Jim Jackson NFL: Tommy Maddox MLB: Jeff Kent, Eddie Guardado
Beast Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 Hee Seop Choi - http://choicentral.blogspot.com/ (not my website, but i check it everyday)
geniusMoment Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 MLB---------Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Harnisch and Eric "the red" Davis
nl5xsk1 Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 nhl: Scott Hannan, John Madden (yea, he plays for the Devils, but I admire his game) I die, just a little bit, on the inside everytime a hockey fan that I respect likes John Madden.
Matt Young Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 I can't think of many right now, but two notables are as follows: MLB: Jayson Werth, CF, LA Dodgers. He went to my high school (Glenwood). I used to hang out with his sister Hillary back in the day. NBA: Andre Iguodala, F, Philadelphia 76ers. Went to Lanphier High School in my hometown, and played on the basketball team with my best friend. I've played a pickup game or two with him and got my ass handed to me.
Guest Redhawk Posted May 12, 2005 Report Posted May 12, 2005 Jesse Chatman (played with him in H.S.) Where'd he go to High School? I know he went to my college because one of my professors would inform us of that fact every week. As for me my favorite non superstar is probably Julio Franco. Franklin H.S. in Seattle. He was a junior when I was a freshman, so I played 2 years with him. He pretty much carried our team, playing RB, LB, Punter and Kicker. One game I think he scored like 5 touchdowns, blocked a field goal and took it back inside the 20, intercepted a pass or recovered a fumble (can't remember which it was), and then won the game by catching a Hail Mary at the end. He was our fullback, keep in mind, catching a Hail Mary 40-50 yards down the field.
the max Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 nhl: Scott Hannan, John Madden (yea, he plays for the Devils, but I admire his game) I die, just a little bit, on the inside everytime a hockey fan that I respect likes John Madden. Eh. He plays the same game that I played when I played. I was good at defense and little else, so it's almost like watching myself play in the NHL.
Bruiser Chong Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 Griffey's no longer a superstar, but he once was so I don't know if he qualifies, genius. MLB: Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, and Carlos Zambrano. I'm too insecure to really back anyone who's not a Cub, although I'm quickly becoming a Yhency Brazoban fan.
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 NFL: Eric Parker, WR San Diego Chargers Brandon Stokley, WR Indianapolis Colts Peter Warrick, WR Cincinnati Bengals Mike Anderson, FB/HB Denver Broncos MLB: Randy Wolf, SP Philadelphia Phillies
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 I loved John Wetteland back in the day.
yankovic fan Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 Chris Thompson, CB Jacksonville. Went to college with him, and he was the first person drafted from there in like 8 years or so.
Darthtiki Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 Eric Byrnes of the A's and David Eckstein of the Cardinals Also Adrian Ross formerly with the Cincinatti Bengals
geniusMoment Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 I was not sure about Griffey, but I am talking about 2000-present Griffey.
C Dubya 04 Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 MLB: Chase Utley. For now, I think kid's got star potential. NBA: Seconding the Iguodala love. He is a fun player to watch. The Sixers haven't had an athlete like that in a long time. Nice to see the showy dunks.
Ripper Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 Professor isn't NBA material. Too small and too slow. You can make it if you're little (Boykins, Nate Robinson, etc.) but you'd better be a helluva athlete or extremely basketball savvy, or both. If you watch Professor, there are little things about his game that would get him killed in the NBA. Like the fact that he jumps maybe 2 inches off the ground on his jumper, or that he's been pickpocketed by 12-year-olds, or that his defense isn't much to speak of. The fact that he was a backup for a community college team before And1 should tell you something. Its when they get to the grind because they want to win and play REAL basketball is why I say he has the game. ONce you take out all the of rule breaking of the trick part, he is quite the ball hawk, a crisp passer and ball handler, and really makes his team mates better, plus the guy is a athlete.
nl5xsk1 Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 Eh. He plays the same game that I played when I played. I was good at defense and little else, so it's almost like watching myself play in the NHL. No disrepect meant, obviously, Max. Madden's just such a Bruins-killer, and has always done such a good job shutting down Thornton & the B's top lines in the postseason. Plus, it hurts me to have a hockey fan like anyone on the Devils (Stevens & Niedermeyer excepted)
cabbageboy Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 What's with the Griffey mention? I'd say the dude is easily a superstar. Tayshaun is on his way there. I know he's retired but how about Dan Majerle. He was always on that pseudo star level. Also liked Mark Grace, he's on that same almost superstar level.
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 Also forgot those 3, though they might be local stars; Chris Chambers, WR Miami Dolphins Randy McMichael, TE Miami Dolphins Rod Gardner, WR Washington Redskins (probably not for long)
Guest TheDon Posted May 13, 2005 Report Posted May 13, 2005 NBA: Bob Sura, Tractor Traylor, Jim Jackson NFL: Tommy Maddox MLB: Jeff Kent, Eddie Guardado Jeff Kent isn't a superstar? I could have sworn he won an MVP award and made a ton of all star teams.
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