The Ultimate Basketball Player

 
Imagine you had the power to create the perfect basketball player, utilizing the abilities of any current NBA star, who would be used in the mix? Here is my perfect player. Passing: Steve Nash Nash is the greatest passer in the game today. Long Distance Shooting: Ray Allen Few would argue with Ray Allen’s amazing ability to hit the 3 point shot. Power: Shaquille O’Neal Few NBA players can plow their way to the basket the way that Shaq can. Shot- Blocking: Dikembe Mutombo He may be getting up there in years, but few players in NBA history have ever been able to block shots like Mutombo. Stealing: Chris Paul No one has hands like CP3 in the NBA today. Handling: Allen Iverson Allen Iverson handles the ball like it was an extension of his body. Inside Shooting: Tim Duncan Mr. Fundamental can score on the inside with ease. Dunking: Lebron James He may have refused to enter the NBA slam dunk contest a year back, but there’s no doubt that his dunking ability is ... [link]

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