The concept of the super team is a fixture in modern professional basketball, and it appears to be here to stay.
When the universes of elite players collide, developing chemistry can be a tricky situation—something that usually doesn’t happen overnight.
Traditionally, even teams with multiple All-Stars have a clear-cut leader.
Last generation, the Chicago Bulls had Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, but Jordan was the general. Today, the Los Angeles Lakers have Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, and there’s no question Bryant runs the show.
But, what about the Miami Heat? A year after joining forces, it’s still debatable if Dwyane Wade or LeBron James is in charge.
Even the Boston Celtics are ambiguous. The initial assumption is it must be Paul Pierce, but you can also make a strong case for Kevin Garnett or Ray Allen.
The New York Knicks can identify with the Heat or Celtics, but not with the Lakers. Between Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony, neither has completely separated themselves from the rest of the pack.
A leader on the basketball court not only sets a positive example through physical actions, but vocally as well. Off the court, a leader should carry himself with dignity and remain on the straight and narrow.
Let’s investigate whether Stoudemire or Anthony possesses the intangibles necessary to embrace the role.
Dan Issel Tom Heinsohn Vern Mikkelsen Dikembe Mutombo Amare Stoudemire
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