Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
A crowd of about 200 showed up at Coolidge High School to see the “Clash of the Superstars,†the latest in a series of summer-league games starring locked-out NBA players.
And just like one would expect at an All-Star game, the NBA’s best did not disappoint. They put on a great show for the crowd, displaying jaw-dropping offensive exploits, and playing little to no defense. The headliners were John Wall and Kevin Durant, along with Michael Beasley, Jeff Green, DeMarcus Cousins and Kemba Walker, among others.
Like the recent Drew vs. Goodman League game held at Trinity on Aug. 20, or the Goodman vs. Melo League game in Baltimore on Aug. 30, this game also featured a myriad of sensational plays. On display were cross-court and behind-the-back passes, alley-oop dunks, spin moves to the basket and 3-point shots launched from just inside the half-court line.
“Playing in these games is great,†Wall said. “It’s a chance for the fans that don’t have the chance to come to Verizon Center to see us play. I still get a chance to work on my game and play against other NBA players.â€
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