When I was a boy, I watched Dave Stallworth play basketball. As an adult, and a reporter and columnist, I talked to Dave about playing basketball.
It was a dream come true.
To listen to Stallworth, the greatest Wichita State basketball player of them all, was mesmerizing. He spoke with a subtle Texas drawl and quickly changed his focus. His mind raced when he talked about the game he loved, and mastered, and it was a thrill ride to try and keep up.
Our discussions impacted me greatly. When I told Dave that, I’m not sure he understood.