DC's OWN BABY SHAQ WINS REDBULL ONE on ONE CHALLENGE AGAIN - ALL-MET ELITE

DC's OWN BABY SHAQ

 WINS

REDBULL

ONE on ONE  CHALLENGE

AGAIN

  ALL-MET ELITE

SPINGARN HS.

WASHINGTON D.C.

 

 

In reality, this 64-man tournament, basketball’s version of a decathlon, solidified the legacy of Baby Shaq in streetball lore. The DC native—whose game more resembles a young Charles Barkley—built his reputation as an unstoppable force on the blacktop because of his combination of explosive athleticism, grown-man strength and skill.
But after this autumn night in San Francisco, no doubt remained about his heart, his resolve. On a landmark where only the strong survived, Jones overcame a ton of odds to be the last man standing.
This was his Baby Shaq’s blueprint for the tournament. Pound. Pound. Pound. It was like watching carpaccio being made, with Baby Shaq’s shoulders being the mallet tenderizing the chests of his opponents.
“I couldn’t pick him apart as much as I wanted to,” Giyoh Shey, the No. 62 seed who made it all the way to the final four. “He’s built for this kind of game. I can’t really explain it. You’ve got to get out there and play him. I was one of those people talking about ‘I think I can take him down.’ I’m a believer now.”
Baby Shaq’s strategy was obvious. He didn’t expend much energy on defense. He simply relied on used his renowned leaping ability to rebound whenever his opponent missed. Then he went to work.
He used his slippery handle to get to his spots on the court. Then, he used his strength and low center of gravity to set up his post moves. He used impressive touch and a clear understanding of angles and how to use the glass to convert seemingly every tough layup. When he didn’t, he flashed his quick leaping ability to tip it in.
No jumpers. None of the crazy dunks and fancy moves he was known for on the AND 1 Mixtape Tour. Quite the opposite. More simple, fundamental, methodical.