So this week, we ask...what you know about Bryant "Big Country" Reeves?
Standing 7 feet and over 275 lbs., it is no wonder college teams could not handle Big Country, who led his Oklahoma State team to the Final Four in 1995 (Michigan lost to W. Kentucky that year) before being knocked off by Tyus Edney and the UCLA Bruins. In the '95 draft, Country was drafted 6th, between Kevin Garnett and Damon Stoudamire, as the first ever pick of the expansion Vancouver Grizzlies. Alongside the likes of Greg Anthony, Benoit Benjamin, and Blue Edwards, the Grizz were the worst team in basketball (mind you, this was pre-Shareef, Bibby, and Mike Dickerson). Reeves still averaged 13-16 pts/game his first three years and garnered a 6 yr/$62 mil contract. This contract is believed to be the reason the Vancouver Grizzlies no longer exist. Reeves eventually had weight control and injury issues, flaming out and retiring in 2001.
Here is a bit on what Big Country can do (just check like 0:54 in)
Big Country was a bigger version of Greg Ostertag. His numbers aren't bad, but he played in an era where there were no huge centers except Shaq. Even in today's NBA, he would struggle against PF's because of his limited athleticism. But nonetheless, I think he can be regarded has one of the best white post players in the past 15 years. Here's to you, Big Country Reeves
I will be in Salt Lake City this weekend, so Ryan is gonna have to hold it down. Shout out to Scott, who is gonna be in disguise as a grown man starting next week. Jay, I see you caking on facebook, stop it.
You guys remember Aaron Downey, who the Wings always bring up when we play against Donald Brashear? What is this guy thinking...
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