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Word association... Iverson. Points? Crossover? Fast? Explosive? Yes, all of those things, but add this one: Courage. By the end of what was another spectacular year for the young guard, Allen still was operating at a high level in the NBA Playoffs despite a swollen shooting elbow, torn rotator cuff, broken big toe and chip fracture of the right ankle. "That kid is incredible," said team physician Dr. Jack McPhilemy, who called Iverson's threshold for pain the highest he's ever seen.
Bones was picked on BAA's first team two years ago. A great competitor, his value to the team was shown by the fact that when he was side-lined with a lame ankle last season they lost six in a row. Bones is a splendid shot, who controls the ball off both backboards. He's liked by both teammates and opponents, as well as the fans who voted him the most popular of the Capitols two seasons in a row.
Dieng started all 82 games and cracked the NBA's top 25 in both rebounding and blocked shots in 2016-17. His season highlights included a 21-point game (on 10-of-12 shooting) at Dallas on Jan. 15 and a 15-rebound, 11-point effort against the Lakers on March 30-one of his 13 double-doubles for the Timberwolves.
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