I very randomly received this poem via text message last night from one of my best and oldest friends. BJ and I have always shared a deep admiration for Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. He was one of the most exciting NBA basketball players of the mid-90's and if his career hadn't been complicated by so many injuries he would have surely become one of the greatest players in the history of the game. BJ wrote this very simple, very perfect tribute to Penny's point guard skills. He gave me permission to share it with you all, so here it is. Penny Bouncing The Ball by BJ Garcia.
Penny Bouncing The Ball
Penny bouncing the ball
He analyzes the defense
Looking around to see who's open
Looking for the open man
He analyzes the defense
He makes eye contact with a defender
Looking for the open man
He does a shuffle step to confuse the defender
He makes eye contact with a defender
Crosses half court
He does a shuffle step to confuse the defender
He sets up a play
Crosses half court
Looking around to see who's open
He sets up a play
Penny bouncing the ball
Penny Bouncing The Ball
Penny bouncing the ball
He analyzes the defense
Looking around to see who's open
Looking for the open man
He analyzes the defense
He makes eye contact with a defender
Looking for the open man
He does a shuffle step to confuse the defender
He makes eye contact with a defender
Crosses half court
He does a shuffle step to confuse the defender
He sets up a play
Crosses half court
Looking around to see who's open
He sets up a play
Penny bouncing the ball