Thinks He’s / More Like: Erick Dampier

Size, strength, and long-term durability are a hard combination to find in the NBA. In the past few years, combination center/power forwards have become the norm. There are few true big men left, and although he may not be a household name outside Dallas – or perhaps I should say outside his own home – he is undeniably a 5.

Meet today’s Thinks He’s / More Like feature, the greatest basketball player ever to come out of Monticello, Mississippi (*cough* except Al Jefferson *cough*): Dallas Mavericks starting (for now) center Erick Dampier.

Crossover : Chris Bosh

Sometimes in our scientifically-provable comparisons of the personalities of NBA players with standouts in other fields, we come across a case in which the details match so perfectly, in which the evidence is so unimpeachable, that we have to separate them from the pack. Welcome to the world of the crossover.

Today’s Crossover is a proven all-star, while remaining relatively unknown. This NBA forward stands 6’10 and possesses a combination of athleticism, silky smooth skills, and personal polish. Give it up for CB4, Calvin Broadus Chris Bosh.

Thinks He’s / More Like: Ron Artest

Blessed with outstanding scoring ability, tenacious one-on-one defensive chops, and an ocean liner-like build, Ron Artest of the Houston Rockets should be a perennial All-Star. But he also lacks discipline – to put it lightly…

It’s a Queens thing.
So say hello – and quickly say goodbye – to today’s Thinks He’s / More Like feature: Ron Artest.

Thinks He’s / More Like: Gerald Green

Standing 6’8″, today’s THML feature hails from Houston, Texas. He’s a toddler in the league with a small amount of playing time under his jersey, and has a single shining accolade, the 2007 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner. Now with the Mavericks, his fourth NBA team at only 22 years of age, today we look at Gerald Green.

Thinks He’s / More Like: Jason Williams

Having recently announced his decision to retire from the NBA, the Internets are filled with tributes to the hard-running, no-look-passing, sometimes-brilliant-mostly-sloppy point guard from West Virginia.

He exploded into the league in 1998 with three major claims to fame: 1. He was the first white NBA player to be decidedly and obviously part of the hip hop generation – earning him the nickname White Chocolate (har har) 2. He was suspended for life from the Florida team after being caught smoking weed FOUR times; and 3. He went to high school with Randy Moss. Say howdy to today’s Thinks He’s / More Like feature: Jason Williams.

Crossover: Stephon Marbury

Sometimes in our scientifically-provable comparisons of the personalities of NBA players with standouts in other fields, we come across a case in which the details match so perfectly, in which the evidence is so unimpeachable, that we have to separate them from the pack.

Who are these great men? Welcome to the world of The Crossover. And who better to start it off than the possessor of one of the league’s best crossovers: Stephon Marbury.

Thinks He’s / More Like: Kobe Bryant

Arguably the greatest player in the game right now, 3 time “world” champion with the L.A. Lakers and face of the franchise; international NBA icon, loved by the world and hated by many, your 2008 MVP and inaugural Thinks He’s More Like feature: Kobe Bryant. Let’s get it started.