While most people think height is one of the biggest advantages a person can have on a basketball court, this isn' always the case. Some of the most memorable moments I've seen in the NBA have been the little guys stunning the world with play that doesn't seem possible. Guys like Nate Robinson, Earl Watson, and Spud Webb may have the disadvantage of being short, but that doesn't stop them from playing larger than life. While none of the previously listed players are/were major superstars, they definitely know how to ignite a crowd. I decided to search YouTube for some of the best videos showing these little guys shock the world and their much bigger opponents. These are three of the best that I found:
Friday, July 2, 2010
Little Guys, Big Plays
By: Stephen Patterson
While most people think height is one of the biggest advantages a person can have on a basketball court, this isn' always the case. Some of the most memorable moments I've seen in the NBA have been the little guys stunning the world with play that doesn't seem possible. Guys like Nate Robinson, Earl Watson, and Spud Webb may have the disadvantage of being short, but that doesn't stop them from playing larger than life. While none of the previously listed players are/were major superstars, they definitely know how to ignite a crowd. I decided to search YouTube for some of the best videos showing these little guys shock the world and their much bigger opponents. These are three of the best that I found:
While most people think height is one of the biggest advantages a person can have on a basketball court, this isn' always the case. Some of the most memorable moments I've seen in the NBA have been the little guys stunning the world with play that doesn't seem possible. Guys like Nate Robinson, Earl Watson, and Spud Webb may have the disadvantage of being short, but that doesn't stop them from playing larger than life. While none of the previously listed players are/were major superstars, they definitely know how to ignite a crowd. I decided to search YouTube for some of the best videos showing these little guys shock the world and their much bigger opponents. These are three of the best that I found:
