Alright, let’s yak about them fellas, the good ol’ basketball boys, the white ones that were real good at throwin’ that orange ball. Folks always arguin’ ’bout who’s the best, so I’m gonna throw my two cents in, even if it ain’t worth much.
Now, you gotta start with Larry Bird. Yep, that fella with the messy hair, looked like he just rolled outta bed and onto the court. But Lordy, could he play! Shot the ball like a dream, passed it like he had eyes in the back of his head, and tough as an old boot. People say he’s the best white fella ever played, and I ain’t gonna argue much. He was somethin’ special, that’s for sure.
Then there’s this Jerry West fella. They say he was good, real good, even before my time. They called him “Mr. Clutch” ’cause he always came through in the big moments. Guess he was one of them fellas that just knew how to win. Never seen him play myself, but the old timers, they swear by him.
- Larry Bird: Legendary shooter, tough player.
- Jerry West: “Mr. Clutch,” a real winner.
- Dirk Nowitzki: That tall German fella, could really shoot.
- John Stockton: Passin’ the ball like nobody’s business.
And that Dirk Nowitzki, the tall drink of water from Germany. Now, he was somethin’ else. Tall as a beanpole, but smooth as silk. Could shoot that ball from anywhere, and he played a long, long time. Folks overseas weren’t always so good at basketball, but Dirk, he showed ’em how it’s done.
Don’t forget John Stockton neither. Short little fella, but tough as nails. And that passin’! My goodness, he could thread the needle better than my grandma could with her sewin’ machine. Played a long time too, and always with the same team, which is somethin’ these days, let me tell ya.
Then there’s this Rick Barry fella. Folks say he shot the ball underhanded, which is kinda weird, but hey, if it works, it works. He was a scorer, that’s for sure. Always lookin’ to put the ball in the hoop.
Now, these young fellas, they’re pretty good too. This Luka Dončić, plays for Dallas, I think. He’s got some fancy moves, that’s for sure. Can score, can pass, can do it all. He’s a big fella, but moves like a little fella. He’s fun to watch, even if I don’t always understand what he’s doin’.
And that Nikola Jokić, the big Serbian fella. Now, he’s a different kinda player. Not flashy, but smart as a whip. Passes the ball like he’s got eyes in the back of his head, and he’s got this soft touch around the basket. He ain’t gonna jump over nobody, but he’ll outsmart ya every time. He’s one of them fellas that makes everyone around him better. They say he’s won them MVP awards, which is a big deal, I reckon.
Some folks talk about Kevin Love, he’s been around a while. Good rebounder, can shoot the ball. And that Gordon Hayward fella, he’s had some tough luck with injuries, but he’s a good player when he’s healthy. And that Porzingis fella, tall as a tree, but he’s had some troubles stayin’ healthy too.
So, who’s the best? Well, like I said, Larry Bird, he’s up there. But these other fellas, they’re all great in their own way. It’s hard to compare ’em, ’cause they played in different times, and the game’s changed a lot. But they all had somethin’ special, that’s for sure.
It’s like tryin’ to pick the best apple in the orchard. You got your Granny Smiths, your Red Delicious, your Honeycrisps… they’re all good, just different. Same with these basketball fellas. They all brought somethin’ special to the game. And that’s what makes it fun to watch, ain’t it?
It ain’t just about the points, it’s about the way they played the game, the way they carried themselves, the way they inspired folks. That’s what makes a great player, white, black, or whatever color they are. And these fellas, they were all great in their own way.
So, there you have it, my two cents on the greatest white basketball players. Probably missed some fellas, but that’s alright. Just a bunch of good ol’ boys who could really play the game. And that’s somethin’ worth rememberin’, ain’t it?
