I've met/seen a bunch of scrubs that I wouldn't dare mention because...well.......it's like claiming you've met Olowakandi....of course people are going to think LESS of you.
A friend's uncle is one of the higher level managers at the Four Seasons here, so I've had the opportunity to meet several players from various sports. Not to mention occaisonally rent out rooms for errrrr........work....
But, since this is a basketball forum......
-Kenny Smith & Mario Elie & Sam Cassell - Very easy going each time I've met them. Elie actually remembered me when I saw him several months ago at a restaurant. Surprised the hell out of me. Nothing like old friends, but I walked up and said "hey", and he actually remembered old chit-chat from a couple years back.
-Francis & Mobley - cool guys, especially the Cat.
-Duncan and Robinson - Robinson is really(I mean REALLY) a nice person, and was very formal.
-Dirk - seemed like someone you can easily hang out with. Granted, this is only after a minute or two of talking with him.
-KG - along with Elie, probably my favorite pro player.
-Hakeem - Just like Robinson, very formal, but isn't as easy to just say "whats up". Nice guy, and I've even had dinner with him before, but he seems as the type of person that only really talks to close friends and family.
-Avery Johnson - cool guy, funny as hell, at least the two times I actually talked to him
-Stockton - I always make fun of his 'look' on tv, but this guy really does look like your next door neighbor. I never actually talked to the guy, but was able to get an autograph and hand shake. I actually felt the power of passing, and amazing court vision for a couple seconds......honestly.
-Jeff Hornacek - another guy that looks like your next door neighbor. Never talked to him, but wanted to ask to teach me how to shoot, as well as teaching me the ways of the floater(why don't more players use that shot).
-Ray Allen - the one time I met him, he must of have been coming off a slump, was tired, or something because I was able to tell he seemed to be angry at something. Still took the time to actually take a picture with me and my girlfriend.
-Bo Outlaw - very easy to approach. Even had breakfast with him and a couple teammates.
-Eric Snow - really relaxed guy. I mean really laid back.
Several more, but I could honestly be here typing for another couple of hours.
There have been plenty of total jerk-offs, but I'm not sure the moderators would appreciate many of my comments. Plus, I'm all for keeping this a
'positive' thread.
Has anyone ever met an nba player?
