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I'm just mocking the fact that people are ogling some 14 year old kid because of basketball. Just seems our cultural values are out of whack in an era of economic troubles and people complaining about a lack of good paying jobs.
I hear ya. Our culture is just like that now days. From entertainment to sports...the growth in media has led to this...i do think that if this kid was raised by good parents, he should be fine. He will need guidance on eating properly and taking care of his body. It would be nice though to see more kids wanting to become engineers, doctors, etc. Btw, check out the vid from the 6th grader...he's a baller.
I don't know what the future lies, but judging from the tapes I've seen, I've got to give kudos young mister Maker for always hustling and playing an unselfish, fundamentally sound style of basketball replete with drop-steps and perfectly thrown outlet and cross-court passes.
Seems like he has a very good head on his shoulders.
He looks good... Of course there really weren't any defensive highlights on the there. But looks very promising... Look forward to seeing him at KY for a year then the NBA. Lol...
His knees are still going strong. He also has a 4.03 GPA at the leading academic school in southwestern Virginia and wants to forge a career in information technology. His non-basketball related goal is to become another Bill Gates.
Last edited by SyraBrian; 04-13-2014 at 11:45 AM..
I'd like to see a NBA starting lineup with a ~6'7+ point guard and everyone else ~7 feet+.
Lets say something like:
6'7-6'8 PG (Magic/Livingston/Lebron type)
6'11 Durant SG
6'11 Toni Kuckoc SF
7'0 Dirk at PF
7'0 Thon Maker C
I'm not sure how they'd do, but it would interesting to see. This would be the most versatile lineup ever. Everyone on the team could play 3-5 positions. All the height and long arms would make passing lanes disappear. Imagine a team that could get a board and start the break from the center spot. I wonder if the NBA is heading toward this.
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