Are you kidding me?
Did our point guard seriously just throw that down?
Did you see that look on his face, like he was about to kick one of Nowitzki's kids in the privates?
Who is this guy?
Ok, I just have to rant for a little about Deron Williams. I, for one, am not used to this kind of attitude, nor this type of vengeance. Deron Williams is a warrior. He gets pissed. His game rises to new levels. He has a major attitude and a swagger. And I love every bit of it.
I'm sure John Stockton had a major attitude and a swagger as well. But the difference is, we rarely, if ever, saw it. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with that. I love a cool confidence as much as anybody. But I'm up for a change of pace with this new generation Jazz team. And I think we are witnessing it as it develops. I love how Deron takes things personally. He remembers. Everything. He remembered in a pre-season game when irrelevant D.J. Strawberry flagrantly fouled him with only a few minutes left of a Sun's 25 point blowout. Totally unnecesary. I remember watching the foul and I was obviously disgusted with Strawberry. After the game, I thought nothing of it again. Until about three months later, I heard Deron on the radio recall that play, explain how he was ready for some payback, and best of all, he pretended to not even remember the guy's name who committed the foul. There's no doubt in my mind he remembers, but what a sweet slap in the face to not even acknowledge the second-round scrub.
Like all great NBA legends, Deron Williams is developing that sixth gear that sets him apart from the other players. The gear that makes amazing plays. That hits three's with the clock winding down and a guy draped all over him. The gear that motivates him to drive past his defender and throw down a hammer dunk. Are you kidding me? I'm not used to that. He is a special player. I love to see him angry. It makes me believe in his ability to lead this team even more. He is so mentally tough. Of course, everybody says they want to win. But Deron Williams wears it on his sleeve. Losing ruins his nights. After Nowitzki hit that three to win on Thursday, Deron's body language on the bench showed that he was in anguish about losing that game. But the best part of it is that he channels all that anguish, anger, and desire to win into game-changing performaces that leaves fans and crowds astonished and amazed. That's the guy who I want leading my favorite team.
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I couldn't agree more. I know it pains me to say it, but I think his toughness trumps Stockton's. He wants to win the finals and if it means leaving a trail of bodies in his wake, he is willing to do it. Watch out western conference is all I can say.
I hope it's ok for me to make comments, even though I can't contribute to any sports-talk. I just have to say that for the first time in my life, I really enjoy what you guys have to say about sports. I don't know why, but I love reading your posts. Keep 'em comin! Jon, where are you?
This website is fantastic! The only problem is its name. I propose calling the website "The Human Fanz" or alternatively "Digital Basketball Serenity."
Great post. I might disagree slightly on one point in Andrew's comment. I don't think you can say DWill's toughness trumped Stockton's. Stockton was unable to SHOW it like DWill (not being able to dunk for example) But countless are the times Stockton got burned only to follow with a layup or a pull up three of his own. Anyway, love the D-Will-to-win. As for the blog name.....Sports Missionaries? Digital Providence?
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