Found May 23, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
The NBA allows its players to define themselves in a way that is far different from the NFL, MLB, NHL or any other league. Basketball has a certain flow to it that seems to encourage its players to develop their own style and attitude on the court. There is nothing quite like watching a Dirk Nowitzki jump shot and its high arc as Nowitzki fades away on one leg regardless of whether he's covered or not. We all know the feeling of anticipation as some poor guy goes for what he thinks is an easy layup, only to have it...
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