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What Does Leon Powe Get?

BUCKETS!

Regular visitors to Green Bandwagon know that I'm a big fan of Rod Benson's work. And his recent post on Leon Powe, which was the inspiration for the title of this post, is up there with his best. My top 5 favorite parts:

1. For anyone who somehow missed the obvious Powe works incredibly hard.

2. According to Benson Powe was at one point the #2 high school prospect. LeBron James was #1. Further proof that he fell to #49 in the 2006 NBA draft because of extenuating circumstances - his knees.

3. The packet of Kool-Aid story killed me. I don't know why.

4. Benson closes the article with a shot at Phil Jackson. Well played.

5. Finally, the following anecdote stood out amongst stiff competition:

"I clearly remember one pre-game meeting we had at Cal. We used to have these pretty long meetings where we would go over each player on the other team and over how we would play different situations. On this day, Coach Braun (now at Rice) and coach Pasternack (now at U of New Orleans) had gone over the other team for nearly 30 minutes before deciding to quiz some of us on the game plan. Since Leon was the man, they started with him.

'So, Leon, what's the game plan?'

Leon's answer was quick, clear, and concise. In fact, it was probably the only answer someone gave to a question during my four years at Cal that I remember. 

'Get buckets,' Leon answered confidently." - Rod Benson

"Get buckets" is also significant because it currently trails "Make him pay" on my list of expressions that are fun to say in a pick up game. Although they're both light years behind "Put him in a body bag" and "Sweep the leg". But that should go without saying.

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Powe reminded me a bit of M.L. Carr during the Celts 80s runs, albeit contributing a lot more than just towel waving.

I don’t know much about hoops, but I grew up in Boston and my father’s favorite team was the Celtics as his favorite sport was basketball (that didn’t rub off on me as I’m a baseball hockey guy). A Celtics-Lakers final is the one thing that has brought me back to basketball because I know somewhere my Dad is probably drinking a cold one, missing the days of Larry and Magic yet most definitely enjoying pounding Kobe Bryant. I just know for sure he would NOT like Kobe.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 10, 2008 11:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That Seems to be the Consensus

A lot of people right now can’t stand the guy. I find myself somewhat neutral if that’s possible. I respect his game. Meanwhile, every other aspect of his life and personality confuse me.Thanks for stopping by.

Green Bandwagon: Celtics '08 or bust. Are you on the bandwagon?

by Jim Weeks on Jun 10, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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