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To: Paul Engel who wrote (69336)	12/3/1998 11:42:00 AM
From: Tony Viola	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Paul, Re: "I'm not familiar with Miken's play, but I am pretty confident in stating that Bob Cousy would be a SUPERSTAR in the NBA today (if there was an NBA today !)" Agreed. The one player of the modern era that came to mind first that reminded of Cousy (well, second) was Magic Johnson. That's even though Johnson is 8 inches taller than the Cooz. Their passing, ball handling, ability to shoot a dozen different ways and all around field generalship were remarkably similar. The first guy that came to mind was Pete Maravich (RIP), but he was more of a showman than a great team player. Since we're in a spelling bee mood (AMD thread), it's Mikan. He was great for his time, but more or less hung out under the basket waiting for a chance to use his hook shot from either hand. Defense and rebound wise, of course, Russell would have killed him. Tony

To: Paul Engel who wrote (69336)	12/3/1998 12:25:00 PM
From: Mary Cluney	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Paul,>>>I'm not familiar with Miken's play, but I am pretty confident in stating that Bob Cousy would be a SUPERSTAR in the NBA today (if there was an NBA today !) <<< When it comes to silicon I will defer to you - but this is basketball. George Miken was a superstar with the Minneapolis Lakers. He was a 6 foot 7 inch center who couldn't run and jump. He had, by today's standards, a low rent hook shot - definitely not skyscrapper proportions. As for Bob Cousy, who always come to mind when I see Bobby Hurly or that point guard that just graduated from Duke. Those are gym rats extraodinare!!! Terrific character, tremendous passion for the game, unbeatable work ethic and uncanny abillity to hit the open man. But, alas, the game has changed. Now you have 6' 7" point guards that can run, jump, and shoot from 30 feet out. Cousy's two handed set shot wouldn't cut it today. Today, he would have to guard people like Michael Jordan. Tall order. Mary