In the name of Bob McAdoo, Help Me Carry the Olympic torch
By Alan Paul
China Daily is holding a contest to select several expat Olympics torch bearers. They will be chosen by open voting – sort of unique for China in that regards. I entered as a bit of a lark and now come to you with hat in hand, humbly asking for your support..
You can check it out here.
Thanks.
If I were to win, I would be holding the torch high and proud representing SLAM, the hoops world and all of my favorite players ever, including:
Bob Mcadoo, Spencer Haywood, World b. Free, Darryl Dawkins, Dr. J, Booby Jones, Caldwell Jones, Jim Chones, Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Michael Jordan, Ralph Sampson, Ralph Simpson, Terry Furlow, Terry Mills, John Long, Antoine Joubert, Gary Gant, Grant Hill, Joe D, Isiah, Rick Mahorn, Vinnie Johnson, Magic Johnson, Greg Kelser, Larry Bird, Birdman, Derrick Coleman, Kenny Anderson, Drazen Petrovic, Buck Williams, Sly Williams, Gus Williams, Freddie Brown, Jack Sikma, James Silas, Paul Silas, Connie Hawkins, Jumpin Jackie, Helicopter, Goat, Pee Wee, Iceman, Tiny Archibald, Charlie Scott, Dave Bing, Dave DeBuscherre, Willis Reed, Clyde Frazier, Satch Sanders, Bill Russell, Big Dipper, Chet Walker, Jimmy Walker, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, Ray Jackson, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Eric Riley, Pt riley, Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Derek Harper, Ro Blackman, Mark Aguirre, Terry Cummings, Brad Davis, Roy Tarpley, Rick Barry, Sam Perkins, Mitch Richmond, Tim Hardaway, Chris Mullin, Austin Carr, Adrian Dantley, Bernrd King, Walter Davis, Moses Malone, Elvin Hayes, dominqiue, John HavlicekBNig O, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Alex English, Kiki Vandeweghe, Tom Chambers, Big Bob Lanier, Alvin Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Dolph Schayes, Danny Schayes, Cal Murphy, Hakeem, Earl the Pearl, Kevin Willis, Pistol Pete, Terry Porter, Clyde the Glide, Dick Barnett, Shawn Kemp, Robert Parish, Robert Pettit, Dennis rodman, Jerry Lucas, Red Kerr, George Mikan, Michael Cage, Keith Smart, Larry Nance, Truck Robinson, Mychal Thompson, Sam Clancy, Clyde Vaughn, Sammy Ellis, Billy Knight, Terry Knight, Larry Harris, Petey Strickland, Wayne Williams, Jerome Lane, Mel Bennet, Ed Scheurmann, Curtis Aiken, Pearl Washington, God Shammgod, Billy Cunningham, John Stockton, Kevin Johnson, Norm Nixon, Muggsy Bogues, Spud Webb, John Lucas, Sleepy Floyd, Scott Skiles, Mark Jackson, Rod Strickland, Larry Johnson, Darrell Griffith, David Thompson, Scooter McCray, Larry McCray, Phi slamma Jamma, Ernie d., Chink Gaines, Holcombe Rucker, Bob McCullough, Ron Harper, Keith Lee…
And, of course, you.
34 Responses to “In the name of Bob McAdoo, Help Me Carry the Olympic torch”
Oct.1 at 1:22 pm
white hot eboy says:
Alan, I can’t back you, you didn’t list a Heat player. Seriously, I’m with you and that list is tight.
Oct.1 at 1:24 pm
Ryan Jones says:
McAdoo was a Heat assistant, eboy. You dumb bastard.
Oct.1 at 1:27 pm
white hot eboy says:
And you wrote for Guitar World, so you defiinitley gain my vote. Izzo, you better come through.
Oct.1 at 1:28 pm
white hot eboy says:
PLAYER, Jones, PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct.1 at 1:32 pm
H to the izzo says:
I voted for him back when Sam ordered us to.I noticed the Guitar World thing but forgot to mention it.He’s probably much better than us,well you anyway.
Oct.1 at 1:38 pm
Jack says:
Tim Hardaway played for the Heat, yeah?
Oct.1 at 1:38 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Will the torch be covered in lead-based paint?
Oct.1 at 1:40 pm
white hot eboy says:
At writing, playing guitar or basketball? I don’t mind about the first two, but on the basketball side, I’m not worried about nobody.
Oct.1 at 1:42 pm
white hot eboy says:
I’m going to have to re-read Alan’s list.
Oct.1 at 1:48 pm
Jared says:
Derek Harper and Ro Blackmon…nuff said…carry that tourch for the SLAMnation
Oct.1 at 1:48 pm
Cheryl says:
You got my vote, Alan. By the way, what’s the state doing about the polution issue? Will it be okay for the outdoor track and field athletes (and any others whose events are outdoors)? Just curious.
Oct.1 at 1:50 pm
Nadav says:
you had me at Ron Harper
Oct.1 at 1:51 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Oh yeah, I voted for you too, Alan. Pretty sneaky to post only your page so we couldn’t see the other candidates, though. Now I know what it’s like to “vote” for a dictatorship, haha.
Oct.1 at 1:51 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Nadav: So until the second-to-last name you were going to vote for someone else?
Oct.1 at 1:59 pm
Nadav says:
also, Alan named the fab five in order of gangsterness. lovely.
Oct.1 at 2:04 pm
Tarzan Cooper says:
baron davis?, jason kidd?, gary payton?
Oct.1 at 2:08 pm
white hot eboy says:
Tarzan, Alan’s list is old-school. You’ll also not see Lebron, Kobe, D-Wade or Shaq. And I dont see Kareem’s name either. Hmmmmmmm.
Oct.1 at 2:10 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Terry Mills and Gary Grant also played for the Heat. Some “fan” you are.
Oct.1 at 2:15 pm
white hot eboy says:
Russ, all those names are running together. Forgive me for not remembering two minor footnotes in their short, semi-succesful history.
Oct.1 at 2:18 pm
H to the izzo says:
I think semi successful is over-stating it a bit
Oct.1 at 2:21 pm
Nadav says:
um…didnt Tim Hardaway also play a game or two for the heat, white hot?
Oct.1 at 2:25 pm
Nadav says:
im gonna have to re-read the comments…
Oct.1 at 2:34 pm
Tarzan Cooper says:
he said shawn kemp, so why not gary payton?
Oct.1 at 2:36 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Because he didn’t? Go back to saying “zzzzzzzzz” all the time.
Oct.1 at 3:23 pm
jbn74sb says:
I actually laughed out loud at Russ’s comment, which means the rest of the office should be checking on me soon to see if I’m okay.
Oct.1 at 5:01 pm
Rubens says:
good one russ
Oct.1 at 6:05 pm
h-town nick says:
you had me at world b free
Oct.1 at 8:16 pm
apaul says:
Thanks for the support. That list was off the top of y head, which explains some oversights and some typos. I left Laimbeer and McHale off on purpose, though, despite having really liked both of them.
Oct.1 at 10:28 pm
stevesmith#8fan says:
There are a ton of Detriot area players on that list but no love for Steve Smith. Come on Alan get with the program!!! The Steve Smith stutter step was classic.
Oct.2 at 12:16 am
apaul says:
Love Steve smith!Great player and one of the all time great guys. Nothing but oversight!
Oct.2 at 11:35 am
Jeronimo says:
Alan, I’ve just voted for you. I wish you the best of luck. Oh, and it was a wise decision to leave Laimbeer out of your list.
Oct.2 at 12:10 pm
apaul says:
I have to say that despite being a huge Pistons and Laimbeer fan, he was not an oversight.. neither was mchale.. he as incredibly great but I rooted so hard against him, I couldn’t do it. I will, however, add: Dennis Johnson, Carlton Neverson, Maurice Lucas, Bill Walton, Happy Dobbs, Johnny Davis, Eddie Johnson, Roy Hinson, Bruce Atkins, Butch Wade, Wes Unseld, Slick Watts, Rudy T, Kermit Washington, Sean Elliott, Alvin Robertson, Artis Gilmore, Bo Kimble, Reggie Lewis, LEN BIAS, LEN BIAS, LEN BIAS, Fat Lever, Calvin Natt, Michael Adams, Michael Graham,Dan Issel,Reggie Williams,Kenny Smith, Chief, Gene Banks, Poodle Willoughby, Albert King and Country James
Oct.2 at 5:46 pm
GURL 3487 says:
how in the world is bob mcadoo first…the man is good, but good enough to be first on yo list? hello, everyone knows mike jordan is the greatest…if this was MY list i’d have: mike jordan, dr. j, magic johnson, larry bird, patrick ewing, dennis odman, helicopter, birdman, pistol pete, and wilt chamberlain is my TOP TEN
Oct.2 at 8:09 pm
apaul says:
GURL, anyone could put MJ first.. too obvious. I wasn’t making a top ten list…Did you ever see McAdoo play? he ws butter.