Learning from the Ironman…
The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t just famous for superstars; they’ve also hosted some of the NBA’s mightiest role players. A.C. Green, perhaps the league’s best ‘Ironman,’ is a legend not talked about enough. Winning three NBA Championships with the Lakers, Green played alongside legendary names like Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. With a jaw-dropping record of 1,192 consecutive games, Green was like the Energizer Bunny on a basketball court. Dirk Nowitzki, who met Green as a Mavericks rookie, learned heaps by studying his grit and determination.
Nowitzki admitted to shadowing Green, who looked like a ripped fitness model at 38, to crack the code of his unmatched endurance. The ‘Ironman’ missed only three games in his second NBA season and then seemingly forgot how to skip a game! Nowitzki didn’t match that streak but played fewer than 70 games in just five of his 21 seasons, with a couple thanks to lockout-shortened schedules. Who needs a crystal ball when you can learn from the best? The Lakers see a bright future with Luka Doncic, hoping to secure more titles!
