October 20, 2008 – Dr. Dime
I don’t know about you, but I love player’s that show heart, determination, and grit. Especially when those players are star players that lead by example and get after it with passion. Everyone who played basketball at any level of competitiveness knows that coaches love a scrappy player. If you are currently unhappy with your level of P.T., there is no better way to get in your coaches good books then to hustle for every board, work for every stop, and dive for loose balls. In this edition of my Top 10’s, i’m bringing you video footage of some of my favorite NBA Hustle Plays.
1.Tayshaun Prince – Playoff Block on Reggie
2. James Worthy – Dive/Assist at Crucial Moment
3. Baron Davis – Steal then Dunk for Tie
4. Tyrus Thomas – Block then Dunk
5. Michael Jordan – Two handed block
6. Larry Bird – Steal then pass to D. Johnson
7. Ronny Turiaf – Two consecutive blocks then steal
8. Darrell Armstrong – Little man protecting the Hoop
9. Jamaal Tinsley – Dives into Stands
10. Shaquille O’Neal -Dive into stands against Spurs
Bonus – Shaquille O’Neal puts fear of dive into Suns Bench