5 youngsters who can become NBA legends
“Hard Work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”A wonderful quote by the reigning NBA MVP Kevin Durant highlighting just how having the talent and potential is not enough to be the best among the best. That inner potential would be of no use if not utilized in the form of hours in the gym.When we watch legends grace the game with their play, we are so awestruck by their talent that we often forget the hours of training their body has logged in through every off-season which has eventually made them a great player. However at the beginning of their career, you can bet your money on the fact that many people (past players, game analysts and so forth) had already predicted them to be a great of the game by the end of their career.Based on the current talent in the league which 5 young players could possibly become a legend of the game by the end of their career? Let’s find out:Note: The young players mentioned are under the age of 25.
#5 Bradley Beal
Averages of 17.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists for a sophomore from a team that already has multiple offensive options says a lot about what Beal is capable of just at the age of 21. John Wall’s the face of the franchise and the team’s primary point guard has got along well with Beal to create a young, dangerous and explosive back-court duo. Their games have complimented each others and that has often created havoc on the offensive end.
Being fearless is an important quality that is seen in most legends when they were young and Beal has displayed that quality more than once this season, his second in the league. During the 2013 All-Star Weekend Saturday night, Beal was facing off against veteran Marco Belinelli in the three point Shooting Championship and was set a target of 21 to beat. He did not beat it but was not beat either.
Knocking down clutch shots under the spotlight made the Championship go to a tie breaker which he eventually lost. Nevertheless sending the competition into a tie breaker against a seasoned campaigner is in itself an achievement.
Like many past legends in the beginning of their careers, Beal’s only huge weakness currently seems to be his perimeter shooting because recording 42% from the field as the team’s starting 2 guard is not acceptable.