Roberts has yet to demonstrate that without a doubt he belongs in the NBA. He has a year to erase those doubts. If all goes well, pretty soon he will be bringing down the house instead of just the backboard.
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Together Forever: Chris Webber and Penny Hardaway, 1994
Chris Webber and Anfernee (Penny) Hardaway might try to juke comparisons to each other much as they would an overmatched defender, but there’s no dribbling around it.
Eddie Jones: The Reluctant Star, 1998
Jones is getting the star treatment, all right. People aren’t just waiting for autographs; they also wait to give him flowers or candy. They take photos, jockey for handshakes, ask for Eddie’s signature on balls and trading cards.
Tim Duncan: The Can’t-Miss Kid, 1997
Duncan, a psychology major, estimates that perhaps 80 percent of his game is mental. Much as pitcher Greg Maddux likes to keep a low profile on his knowledge of baseball, Duncan is equally low key.
Is Shaquille O’Neal the NBA’s Next Franchise Player? 1992
Physically, no one his age has been as impressive since Darryl Dawkins.
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