Re: Hero Worship?

[Douglas342@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/23/99 3:18:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
norine@sover.net writes:

> He is a very good basketball player
--- true, much of the time
and can be one of the best and have a 
> great career,
----- we sure hope so
 but at this point he is not a superstar and if he isn't ever 
> one, so what?
-----I'd settle for "star" without the "super."  Bird, Magic, Kareem, Jordan 
are the four who immediately come to mind as being true "superstars."  Hey, 
if Walker can find a place equal in stature to Kevin McHale or James Worthy 
or JoJo White (a star, not a superstar) I'd be more than happy.
 You can still admire him and his play, and he can still have a 
> great career.  
--- absolutely.  And yes, it would be nice if he had a likeable public 
persona.  (Hey, he may be one hell of a nice fellow in person, or he may be 
arrogant and obnoxious.  If have no clue.)
  Happy holidays to all from Doug,who wrapped his meagre group of presents 
last week and is really proud of himself.