I doubt anybody is thinking about hoops today, but I’ve just received word that one of my favorite players ever is shipping out of Denver and on his way to the Sixers. The Nuggets are giving up Reggie Evans (and draft rights to Ricky Sanchez) and getting Steven Hunter and Bobby Jones.
I won’t try to argue that Reggie Evans is the key to the NBA championship or anything, but the Nuggets will miss him this year. He’s a great energy guy with an awesome attitude who pulls down more rebounds than anyone on the team but Marcus Camby (and the elusive and mysterious Kenyon Martin). A fellow Iowa peep, he’s been a favorite of mine ever since he kicked some serious ass during the 2001 Big 10 Tournament.
Then there was the time he grabbed Chris Kaman’s nuts. Denver, let us never forget.
We’ll miss you, big guy. Say “Hi” to Jose Mesa and Tadahito Iguchi while you’re in Philly. Why do they get all my favorites?
