Jameer Nelson: Orlando's X-Factor

 

Published 4/7/2008 by Alex Kennedy at Bleacher Report - NBA

Jameer Nelson has had to deal with doubters his whole life. During an amazing senior season at Saint Joseph's University, in which he led the Hawks to an undefeated regular season, he was considered to be one of the best players in the nation. He averaged 20.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.9 steals for the year and America quickly embraced him. He wasn't a seven foot center with freakish athletic abilities. He wasn't a prima donna at a top basketball school. He was barely six feet tall, playing for an underdog school, and achieved success because of his hard work. The average person could relate to Jameer Nelson. Sports Illustrated may have put it best when Nelson appeared on their cover next to the words "Meet Jameer Nelson: The Little Man From The Little School That's Beating Everyone." While basketball fans and media members alike fell in love with the kid from Philly, NBA scouts weren't so sure about him. While he was a great scorer at the college level, scouts were scared that his ... [link]

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