Comments on: Are you ready for some BBB (Bhullar brothers basketball)?

By: deemz

deemz — Mon, 31 May 2010 21:02:14 +0000

Wish these kids the best of luck but they really have some work to put in, as they are lacking considerably in athleticism. It’s a shame Pasha Bains, the best Indian- baller that I’ve ever seen, didn’t work out at stateside at Clemson…at least he was athletic.

By: jyotsana

jyotsana — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:14:11 +0000

Pradeep Srivastava works for Tata Steel in Jamshedpur and was a standout hoopster in his time, making an awesome combo with Sunil Panda. But business and family commitments prevailed. His daughter Gitika too was a star hoopster in HS but left for the world of business much earlier. After a Harvard+MIT combo she founded a tech company and lives now in the Beantown area. Tata Steel at one time had possibly the tallest starting line-up anywhere in the world with as many as five 7′+ hoopmen. Jamshedpur is a best place to meet sporting and adventure legends. You can buttonhole Sunil Panda at 0600 hrs during his daily walk at Jubilee Park, meet a few archers, weightlifters and body builders at noon, and meet Bachendri Pal over tea at the United Club.

By: jyotsana

jyotsana — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:39:09 +0000

Their shooting skills are pretty good and they seem to dominate without breaking a sweat. This is more of the Magic-Larry style than the Jordan-LeBron style. Looks like the Bhullars have plenty of reserves left. By the time they hit the Draft the stars of today will be twirling walking canes. There’s a lot of time to learn ball skills etc. Sunil Panda, Pradeep Shrivastava and his daughter Gitika Shrivastava would be very happy to see the Bhullars get drafted!

By: rudie_c

rudie_c — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:52:45 +0000

are they slow??? seems like they can just take two steps and they reach the other end of the court.

By: Bourgenius

Bourgenius — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:41:34 +0000

PPS I realized I do not know who Manju is, but don't worry, I will not heckle you again because of how crushing this comparison is.

PPPS Oh look, I have made too many blockquotes. Maybe that will get fixed. I hope I am not laughed at. =(

By: Bourgenius

Bourgenius — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:29:30 +0000

blockquote>That's what I keep telling Abhi. Are you available by any chance? We've been impressed with your humorous comments. They put Manju to shame.

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I am always available, if you know what I mean, and I mean fucking. (have I reached your level yet, or should I keep digging?)

PS. Manju does not need to be ashamed, and neither do you, do not let my cruelty push you into denial, please keep amusing us in your inadvertent fashion.

By: Melvin

Melvin — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:32:46 +0000

This blog could use a humorist.

That's what I keep telling Abhi. Are you available by any chance? We've been impressed with your humorous comments. They put Manju to shame.

By: razib

razib — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:57:13 +0000

don’t you think 7+ footers can always find a spot as a role player? though perhaps you’re right that the athleticism bar is higher than in the days of mark eaton.

By: razib

razib — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:52:54 +0000

abhi, there were rumors about sarah palin too. i think this sort of accusation probably stings more for women, and women who are relatively youthful are probably particular vulnerable to this charge. “caesar’s wife must be above reproach.”

By: ShallowThinker

ShallowThinker — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:13:00 +0000

I dont see it. The NBA is more than ever a speed game and being big isnt enough. Yao Ming has made it, but he has amazing offensive talent for a man his size, but because he is so big, he is injured all the time. You just dont see guys this slow in the NBA anymore. However, they could have good college careers.

However they are still young and could grow into their bodies and gain some speed.