Playing with Intensity

Came across an article about former Orlando Magic guard Scott Skiles and found a quote from a former teammate that sums up why every team needs at least one player like him on the team.

"I remember his intensity and the fervor with which he played . . . every minute of every practice and every game.  Gave no quarter, asked no quarter, never backed down.  Fearless and pugnacious.  Every minute on the court was a declaration of war on somebody.

I've been around two super-intense athletes in my 40 years in the NBA: Jerry Sloan and Scott Skiles.  That's just how they went about their business.  On the same guard line, those two guys would have been a pair for the ages.  Not the most talented but just played with a ferocity and demanded it from their teammates.  And would not accept anything - anything - less than maximum effort."

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