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Around SBN: Leandro Damiao Is Still Really Good

J.A. Adande, formerly of the L.A. Times has written a great article on Lew Alcindor and his unstoppable hook shot. Story comes with a good video about Kareem as well.

over 2 years ago 13-9_tiny MexiBruin 6 comments 3 recs  | 

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The sky hook

Is a thing of beauty. Poetry in motion. It’s surprising that more guys in the league don’t do it considering there are certainly enough guys with the athletic ability.

by Tydides on Jun 10, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Just read/watched it

Excellent piece. I’ve always liked Adande

by Sideout11 on Jun 10, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions  

The influence of Coach on Kareem seems pretty obvious.

Honest, articulate, and humble even though he should be arrogant.

by Fox 71 on Jun 10, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

watching that video tribute

brought back very fond memories of Showtime. It really was something special. And DAMN they were right, his shot was automatic! I don’t remember him ever getting blocked. And he could nail that shot from anywhere on the floor!

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Jun 10, 2009 11:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Even I used the sky hook!

Mike Dunleavy put it best: if you want to make 10’s of millions of dollars, practice the sky hook. If you don’t want to make 10’s of millions of dollars, don’t practice it.

It’s gotta be all about the flash and the dunk, right? I know many big men who could really use this shot and emerge from mediocrity. Who cares if it’s not macho? A multi-million dollar contract because you can score 20 pts a game is plenty macho!

But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.

by tasser10 on Jun 11, 2009 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

Shocking news

J. A. Adande wrote a good article?

by UCLA4Life on Jun 13, 2009 1:06 AM PDT reply actions  

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