Next Maravich?

Speak for yourself.

 

Sounds like he'd have a home in today's NBA.

 

Says the guy who wrote this explainer graf:

And yes, I know it's a message board posting, but ... you know, people in glass houses and all ...

 

Maravich averaged 24.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists (and 3.7 turnovers, although that only accounts for a few years as that stat is unavailable for much of his career) in the NBA. Hardly a 1-trick college pony and certainly not one-dimensional.

 

I had no idea Duke played tournament games in New Jersey that often.

 

Looked through the website and didn't see the story any longer.

My problem with the story was this. It needed two things: an explanation of what happened in the game and an explanation of the rule so that readers can understand why the call might have been questionable. The story contained neither of these items, and when you go 0-for-2 in pertinent facts, that doesn't get a passing grade from me.

 

That comment is beyond idiotic. Yahoo has a group of incredibly talented writers.

As far as the comparison is concerned, it's pretty stupid. It's like comparing every 6-foot-4 power forward who can rebound to Charles Barkley.

 

Or every white guy who can shoot to Larry Bird. Or if he's shorter, Pistol Pete.

 

Adam Morrison:Larry Bird

 

So wrong.

I didn't realize his dad coached him in the NBA, where he scored 40 or more points 35 times in a 10-year career. (His other NBA stats have already been noted.) If you think Pete was a one-trick pony, you either never saw him or have read anything about him. He's also one of the most amazing passers in basketball history. You could find out more if you stopped by the Hall of Fame. Or even checked out YouTube.

 

How was the book that came out about him in the last few years? I was listening to some Maravich-Fredette stuff on the radio this morning and thought I might look into buying it.

 

Absolutely awesome. One of the best sports bios I've ever read. Kriegel is great.