There’s a phrase in mediocre garage band circles, “Hearing Jimi.” It’s used when a musician really hits a groove or plays well within the rhythm of the song. It refers to a legendary guitarist named Jimi Hendrix who.. well.. played like he was born in the music. It could be said that a basketball player can achieve the same synchronicity in the flow of a game or in their offensive scheme. Lebron James hears Jimi more than any active player. James Harden, in the D’antoni Rockets offense, heard Jimi. Jeremy Lin heard Jimi for three months in 2012.
Miles Bridges is hearing Jimi on the court right now.