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2105257, This post is a hot mess
Posted by MothershipConnection, Mon Jan-07-13 04:29 PM
The intent is good, but I think the definition of "not giving a fuck" needs to be clarified.

I'm pretty sure guys like AI or Vince Carter actually like playing basketball. Vince Carter wouldn't have reinvented himself as a 35 year old role player if he didn't like basketball. Sometimes guys care but are just dumb or stubborn or like drugs or are not that good.

I think it's notable in three cases:

1) An all-time great who is clearly great but still leaves you wondering "how good would this guy be if he actually tried?" (ex: Randy Moss, Shaq)

2) Guys who made it and stuck in the pros despite literally hating the sport they played (ex: Bison Dele, JD Drew, Robert Smith)

3) The highest level, guys who were greats or did something great despite not caring at all (ex. Bo Jackson, John Daly)

Is anyone with me?