When you watched Toney did you see that other guy at the games?Quote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
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When you watched Toney did you see that other guy at the games?Quote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
I was in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. I saw my momma, daddy and brother. At least that I remember.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS
Philly fans called him the Boston Strangler! Remember Bill Russel making an astute observation during a Sixers game. He was commenting about how Andrew could get his jump shot off so quickly. Said it was because he was a little bowlegged and didn't get both feet under him before jumping. He'd go right up with that wide stance which gave him a split second advantage over his defender.
And that is the difference between “good” and “great”…and why we have not had any banners added at the dome honoring players for years. UL has recruited good players for decades since moving to the dome. We had a FEW great TEAMS with good individuals, but no Toney/Bo caliber players.
Yup, Bill Russell said ‘he (Toney) would probably be mad if he hit rim right now’, while he was doing the color commentary.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunchuck
Also, Barkley has said on multiple interviews that Toney was the best scorer he ever played with
Am I the only one that reads this thread and thinks of, Tony! Tony! Tone! ???
Yes. If you were in the Blackham back in those days you would think of the crowd chanting Toney, Toney, Toney….Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Buds
No doubt. I’m told I went to a few games in Blackham, but don’t remember. I did go about 10 or so years ago when we played there but obviously it wasn’t the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
His first step was legendary. No one quicker.
He was definitely one of the first to have that amazing first step, and definitely influenced many to come after him. It has been said that Jordan's jab step was based upon watching Toney.Quote:
Originally Posted by ULtramaga
I am not a fan of Iverson, but his first step was pretty incredible. A healthy Derek Rose, and a modern-day Ja Morant are all worthy successors.