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Manute Bol would eat the game of H-O-R-S-E
In case anyone missed it, TNT will add H-O-R-S-E to the All-Star festivities this year.
For those unfamiliar with the wonderful game of H-O-R-S-E, NBA.com breaks it down for us:
"The game will use a traditional format in which three players will establish the playing order. Once a shot is made, the next player in the predetermined order will attempt the same shot. If that player misses, he is assigned a letter (ex. H for the first miss, O for the second, etc.). The player following the miss can pick a new shot with which to challenge his competitors. There is no dunking allowed and players will have 24 seconds each to create and mimic shots. Players remain in the game until they have missed five shots following made baskets, thus spelling the word H-O-R-S-E. An NBA referee will be assigned to authenticate the new shots (that the player executed what he announced) and any mimic shot."
There's been a clamoring for this event for years. And if you're a basketball fan, you've probably played before and know how brilliant of any idea this is for the NBA.
Imagine the possibilities:
Thankfully, it looks like David Stern has finally caught on.
H-O-R-S-E will be a great prelude to the annual Dunk Competition, Three-Point Contest, Shooting-Stars game and Skills Challenge on Friday, Feb 12. The only decision left to make is which three players will take part.
In the other events, the NBA doesn't limit the selection process, but they probably will for H-O-R-S-E. The best guess is that they select players who will already be attending the All-Star Weekend, which means the only two Pistons with a chance to join in the fun are Allen Iverson and Rodney Stuckey.
Let's hope they wise up and convince Rasheed Wallace to join in the fun. And if you don't like that selection, this will change your mind:
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