Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and other greats are basketball icons for many young aspiring ball players. The young hoopsters mimic their styles, their form and even their swag. Today’s basketball stars find themselves becoming the new wave of basketball icons for younger generations. However, those on the court today all attribute a former star to where they model their own game after. Rolling out sports hit the courts to find out which basketball icon inspired today’s hottest players. –kim smith
Who is your basketball icon?
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| LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers – “Growing up? … Michael Jordan” |
Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic – “As a Rockets fan it had to be Hakeem Olajuwon.” |
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| Devin Harris, New Jersey Net – “I was a big Kobe fan. |
Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks – “Magic Johnson. Coming up trying to be a point guard, I was a big guy. I could always have the rock and will always [have it].” |
