As basketball fans, there are certain players we gravitate toward and find ourselves mesmerized by every time we watch them compete.
Sometimes, the draw is obvious. They may be from our state, the same height as us or play with a passion that resonates.
For others, that special quality is less tangible and more based on a gut feeling. We can’t really pinpoint it, but whenever they’re playing, we’re glued to the TV. We don't remember exactly when it started, but as the player’s fame grows, we remember with pride that we were there from the beginning.