Mount Rushmore 4 Favorite Johnnie’s

SLYFOXX1968 said:
Panther , you and I go back to Sonny’s career at St John’s and it’s a pity that only us Seniors got to see him play .

As we both know , Sonny at 6’7” or 6 ‘8” and maybe 195 pounds often played against opposing Centers who were taller and heavier .
Didn’t seem to matter , Sonny was that good .

True story , I live in S Carolina , not far from
Savannah , Ga and I was working at a local Golf Club a few years ago and who shows up to play , is Cazzie Russell and 3 other guys

Of course , I knew right away it was Cazzie and he had a few minutes before his tee time .
We talked a little BB and I asked him , what he remembers about the Holiday Festival final Vs St John’s that we win 75-74.
Well , he says , smiling , St John’s got a few calls from those MSG Refs but, we couldn’t believe this skinny Kid Dove was kicking our Ass under the basket .”

Panther , I know we are about the same age or
Close but , how old were you , if you saw Dick MCGuire play ?
His College career is before my ability to recall .

Dick MCGuire had a great NBA career with the Knicks as a player , Scout , etc for a long time .

I like your Rushmore 4 .
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The first time I saw Sonny Dove play was in the finals of the 1965 NIT Finals against Villanova. I was a kid from Connecticut about to enter St. John's in the Fall and I sat in awe watching him snare rebounds like a vacuum cleaner. I also remember seeing Sonny as he got to Alumni Hall early to watch the first half of the freshmen games. He was always impeccably dressed in a well pressed suit and tie. Finally, I also occasionally saw Sonny in the hallways between classes in St. John's Hall always with an entourage of friends and fans. He was a helluva ball player and personality that's why I put him on my Mt. Rushmore list.
 
Boo Harvey said:
List in reverse

Abe Keita (author)
Elijah Ingrahm (videographer)
Mike Jarvis (minister)
Marcus LoVett (loyal son)
Omar Cook (career counselor)
Nurideen Lindsey (motivational speaker)
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Certainly none of my business but curious that Omar Cook would be on that list. I was not a huge fan early but it seems to me he did and is doing very well for himself.
Not that it matters what I think but I have nothing but great admiration and respect for him, albeit from very afar.
Again, not in any way shape or form criticizing your opinion, just curious.
 
Boo Harvey said:
List in reverse

Abe Keita (author)
Elijah Ingrahm (videographer)
Mike Jarvis (minister)
Marcus LoVett (loyal son)
Omar Cook (career counselor)
Nurideen Lindsey (motivational speaker)
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Say what you will about LoVett but he is at least on the Mount Rushmore of my irrational hype guys due to his absolutely absurd hoop mixtape (below). I was in high school when this video became a sensation. Looking back on this video it is hilariously over the top and flashy. As a teenager it was the coolest thing ever lol.

By the time he came here it was like we had a basketball celebrity on the team. Always thought he was a pretty good player here too. But he never stayed in one place very long

 
logen said:
Certainly none of my business but curious that Omar Cook would be on that list. I was not a huge fan early but it seems to me he did and is doing very well for himself.
Not that it matters what I think but I have nothing but great admiration and respect for him, albeit from very afar.
Again, not in any way shape or form criticizing your opinion, just curious.
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Boo is a pretty smart guy but I was shocked Omar was on the list. Had a great freshman season , was a late first round pick. Realised his limitations and played 20 years in Europe and is now a coach on the Cavaliers. Seems he did pretty well for himself. To me he is a great success.
I too don’t get it.
 
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