Best Role Model Currently In The NBA?

the lone star · Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 21147

Who is the best role model that is currently playing in the NBA?

I gotta believe it's Grant Hill. Great sportsman, superb dedication to the game, he will do whatever is asked of him, and has done great work in the community.

Dirk Nowitzki has to be up there as well due to his class, lack of arrogance, and the simple fact that he doesn't strive to earn as much money as possible. He's simply fine with that he has.
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reckless123 · Joined: 02 Jun 2011 Posts: 5602

Ray Allen, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Durant.
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dante9876 · Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 17519

S. Taylor · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject:

I suppose it's all dependent on who you want to be like and how you want to live.

*shrugs*

No one is perfect and none of us get to see how these guys operate on a daily basis.

I'd go with Grant Hill, though, because he's kept Tamia for so long.
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Texansfan713 · Joined: 24 Dec 2009 Posts: 23359 Location: Houston

Shane Battier: Solid veteran, does nice things for the community, good spokesperson, never gets in trouble.
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Dr. Philly · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 22802

Hill, especially when he was dealing with the MRSA scare and became a spokesperson against it.

Ray Allen

Mutombo if he was still playing.
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ninerfan225 · Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Posts: 3582 Location: California

I wouldn't say the best but I would mention Derrick Rose. Extremely humble and shows that hard work pays off since he improved in an area every year.
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teamorange · Joined: 15 Nov 2010 Posts: 6983

Grant Hill, Lebron James, Timmy

RavensTillIDie · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject:

I think Hill is the obvious choice here, and as lone star alluded to, Lin could become that new-age role model, but the level of his prominence will greatly depend upon his continued performance.

And while S. Taylor is correct in the sense that an 'ideal role model' can vary based upon a person's views, typically a role-model is one who is clean-cut, wholesome, not associated with any off-the-field issues, and has had a somewhat prominent career. In that sense, I think someone that often gets overlooked is a guy like Tim Duncan. I know he does a lot of charitable work, has never had any off-the-field issues, is well-spoken, and is highly successful. How could you not look up to a guy like that?
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buno67 · Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 23995 Location: Chubs for Chud

Timmy Duncan... Game over
IMO the the ideal player. Never let life get him down, lost his mom at the age of 14. Went to college, played all 4years and got his degree. One of if not the best PF of all time.

Doesn't complain doesn't do all the stupid crap like other players. He is pure class!!!
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Dus10 · Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 15925 Location: Sarasota, FL.

It's all about what you value, I suppose. KG is probably my ideal rolemodel in the game today and most people think he's a punk who picks on players smaller than him.

*shrug* my jimmies remain unrustled.
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dante9876 · Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 17519