The "Answer"

Yo, it's rare that I give props to players who play for teams that rival the Los Angeles Lakers. I like to focus people's attention on Kobe, Ronny Turiaf, Lamar Odom, etc...But let's talk about Allen Iverson for a minute. (Sorry, I know it's March Madness right now but this is worth discussing) Many people, myself until a few years ago, did not know that Allen Iverson was a standout football player in high school. He played quarterback, cornerback, punt/kick-off return as well as running back. Coaches around his league said he was clearly the best player on the field at anytime. Before he made the varsity football team, 200+ people would come to his J.V. games just to see him play. He could "humm" that ball, as we used to say where I'm from, a good 40 yards down field and might scoot for a pick-up of 40 yards on any down. I attached the video clip to this blog so you coudld see it for yourself. He was such a gifted athlete and still is. I'll make this a two-part entry so here's the question for discussion, "Why did he choose basketball?" and secondly, "What makes him so determined to win?"