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[QUOTE="diggerfoot, post: 2507122, member: 1673"]
Thanks, hoophuskee, you know I as well enjoy your evidence based posts. I think we are getting at the same thing, but with different sensitivities. Bird v Jefferson for their UConn careers I believe is a tough call (though Jefferson will have to do some remarkable things to catch Bird in the pros). However, I think the natural tendency is to rely on tangible stats to tell the story (while your sensitivity seems to be when people rely on reputation). The UConn mantra is "Play smart. Play hard. Have fun." Not "Score points. Get rebounds. Make assists." While the intangible qualities manifest themselves in stats that can be measured, they also have effects that cannot be measured. Few people played smarter than Taurasi, and in doing so able to make the most out of inexperienced teammates. Few people played harder than Moore, and in doing so inspired talented teammates to reach their potential. Few people have more fun on the court than Stewart, and in doing so calms her teammates even when playing a team that previously beat them repeatedly.
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