Mirroring the Pros

BASKETBALL PLAYERS AND THE PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS THEY EMULATE.

Words | Garrett Loflin

When learning basketball, children often look to professional players to inspire them as role models both on and off the court. Geneva’s varsity basketball players all still have NBA stars they admire that help motivate them to perfect their skills. Here are a few of the stars the varsity basketball players look up to:

RILEY TIPPIT sees herself as Lonnie Walker for the San Antonio Spurs

“I guess I’d be him because I like his hair and we both like pink shoes. Also, he’s always ready to go when the coach needs him. I feel like I do the same thing.”

JACKSON YOUNG sees himself as Rajon Rondo for the Los Angeles Lakers

“I admire him because he is one of the few ‘passfirst’ point guards left.”

ALEXA ELIZONDO sees herself as Pascal Siakam for the Toronto Raptors

“I am like him because he hustles all the time, and I feel like I do the same. He’s also fast and can drive really well. Lastly, he can shoot threes sometimes, and so can I.”

JUDAH DILLER sees himself as Kristaps Porzingis for the Dallas Mavericks

“I am most like him because we can both shoot threes from time to time. I’m also tall and a good post player.”

SYDNEY GRIFFEY sees herself as Al Horford for the Philadelphia 76ers

“He plays smart and has the ability to play almost any position. He also has a pretty wide skill set, shooting threes from the paint.”

ERIC DREES sees himself as Kevin Love for the Cleveland Cavaliers

“I am Kevin Love … just look at a picture of him. He can shoot threes and play in the paint. He also has the ability to take control of the game at any point in it.”

SOREN BURKHOLDER sees himself as Klay Thompson for The Golden State Warriors

“I see myself as a pretty high percentage and volume shooter. I also have good enough handles to get in the paint. Clay also has the size and ability to finish around the rim, and I feel like that is the same for me.”

JOEL CALDERON sees himself as Kyrie Irving for the Brooklyn Nets

“I am like him because we can both drive and kick. We are also always in control of the game when we are in. Lastly, Kyrie can shoot every now and then, and I can too.”

MICAH HOWARD sees herself as Lonnie Walker for the San Antonio Spurs

“We are both super aggressive, and we can finish our shots. I feel like we can also both drive, draw the defense out and dish the ball or kick the ball out really well. Lastly, we can both shoot threes pretty well.”

KATHERINE LACY sees herself as Lukic Doncic for the Dallas Mavericks

“I would probably say him because he joined the NBA at such a young age, but is able to perform so well at such a high level. He is so hardworking and shows anything is possible!”