Alright, let’s talk about them basketball fellas from Louisiana. You know, the ones bouncing the ball and throwing it in the hoop. Lots of ‘em, they say. Real good ones, too, some folks tell me. So, let’s see what all the fuss is about.
Louisiana Boys Done Good in the NBA
Heard tell there’s a whole bunch of ‘em playing in that NBA thing. Big fellas, fast fellas, all sorts. Don’t rightly know how they all got so tall and jumpy, but I guess that’s what they do down there in Louisiana. Must be somethin’ in the water, or maybe it’s all that spicy food they eat.
Now, I ain’t no expert, mind you. I just watch the games sometimes when the grandkids are over. But even I can see these Louisiana boys are somethin’ special. They run fast, jump high, and that ball just seems to do what they want it to.
- Heard of a fella named Pete Maravich. Folks say he was one of the best ever. Didn’t see him play myself, but they talk about him like he was magic with that ball.
- Then there’s this “Big Baby” Davis fella. Glen, they call him. Played for a bunch of teams, I think. Big fella, like the name says. Good player, too, from what I hear.
- And that Abdul-Rauf fella. Used to be named somethin’ else, Chris Jackson, I think. Changed his name and his ways, they say. Became a Muslim, real serious about it. Good shooter, that one.
They got all sorts of players from Louisiana, not just the famous ones. Guards, forwards, centers… all them positions. Seems like every year, a new crop of ‘em comes along, ready to play in the big leagues. It’s a real source of pride for folks down there, I bet. They like to see their own boys doin’ good.
From LSU to the NBA
A lot of these fellas, they start out playing for LSU, that Louisiana State University. Big college team, lots of history. The coach there, Dale Brown, he seems to know how to find ‘em and train ‘em up right. He even gave that Abdul-Rauf fella a book about Malcolm X, changed his whole life, they say.
LSU basketball, it’s a big deal. Been goin’ on for a long time, since way back in 1908, some fella told me. They got a real tradition of sendin’ players to the NBA. It’s like a pipeline, from the bayous of Louisiana to the bright lights of the big cities.
Current NBA Players from Louisiana
Now, I can’t name ‘em all, there’s too many. But there are still Louisiana players in the NBA right now. Young fellas, just startin’ out, and older fellas, been around the block a few times. They all play different positions, some shoot the ball good, some are good at defense. But they all got that Louisiana toughness in ‘em, I reckon.
Heard of one fella, D.J. Augustin. Been playin’ a long time, seems like. Good point guard, they say. Handles the ball real good, gets his teammates involved. He’s one of those fellas who keeps gettin’ work, even when he ain’t a superstar. That says somethin’ about his character, I think.
Comparing Louisiana to Other States
Now, Louisiana ain’t the biggest state, that’s for sure. But when it comes to basketball players, they punch above their weight, you could say. California, that’s a big state. Got more players than anybody, they say. Over 400 of ‘em. But Louisiana, they hold their own. They got quality, if not quantity. And they got that special somethin’ that makes their players stand out.
More Than Just Basketball
It ain’t just about basketball, though. These Louisiana fellas, they bring more than just their skills to the game. They bring their culture, their personality. You can see it in the way they play, the way they carry themselves. They got that Louisiana spirit, that somethin’ special that makes them who they are. It’s more than just a game, it’s a way of life.
The Future of Louisiana Basketball
So, what about the future? Well, I reckon there’ll be plenty more Louisiana boys makin’ it to the NBA. They got a good thing goin’ down there, and they ain’t gonna let it stop. They got the talent, they got the passion, and they got the support of their community. So, keep an eye out for them Louisiana fellas. They gonna be around for a long time, I betcha.
And who knows, maybe one day, one of them will be the best player in the whole league. Wouldn’t that be somethin’? A Louisiana boy, sittin’ on top of the world. That’d make them folks down south real proud, I reckon.
Anyway, that’s all I got to say about them Louisiana basketball fellas. They good, they tough, and they make their state proud. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it?
