Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington

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Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« on: August 26, 2009, 12:08:35 PM »

http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jordanhof_wennington_090824.html

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Wennington is quick to point out his St. John’s squad, which also featured Brooklyn’s Chris Mullin, bested Jordan’s North Carolina team in the 1982-83 season.

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Wennington had the chance to see Jordan with somewhat regularity a few years ago when Jordan’s sons, Jeff and Marcus, attended Loyola Academy at the same time as Wennington’s son, Robbie.

“We’d laugh, and talk about how much easier life was with the kids playing instead of us,” he said. “Michael was a guy who respected guys he played with, as long as they worked. He expected you to do your job and he’d get frustrated if you took plays off or had mental lapses. Once he does respect you, you’re his friend for life. He always makes time for old teammates when he sees them.”

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Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2009, 01:42:33 PM »
Bill was the real deal back in the day when he an upperclassman.
Overshadowed and schooled by Ewing, no doubt, but who wudn't?
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Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2009, 04:43:29 PM »
He's also funny as hell. I wish he was our color commentator.

Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2009, 04:44:15 PM »
He's also funny as hell. I wish he was our color commentator.

Did you go to St. John's with him?
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Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2009, 05:27:41 PM »
He's also funny as hell. I wish he was our color commentator.

Did you go to St. John's with him?

Wow, I'm not that old. :'(

No, it's based mostly on hearing him over the years.

There is one former player who I used to shoot hoops with in my former local park, but I won't be pushing him for a color job anytime soon. ;D

Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2009, 05:43:31 PM »
He's also funny as hell. I wish he was our color commentator.

Did you go to St. John's with him?

Wow, I'm not that old. :'(

No, it's based mostly on hearing him over the years.

There is one former player who I used to shoot hoops with in my former local park, but I won't be pushing him for a color job anytime soon. ;D

Ron Ron?
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Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2009, 06:44:04 PM »
He's also funny as hell. I wish he was our color commentator.

Did you go to St. John's with him?

Wow, I'm not that old. :'(

No, it's based mostly on hearing him over the years.

There is one former player who I used to shoot hoops with in my former local park, but I won't be pushing him for a color job anytime soon. ;D

Ron Ron?

Not him. He might be entertaining in a weird, scary way.

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Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2009, 04:31:52 AM »
He's also funny as hell. I wish he was our color commentator.

Did you go to St. John's with him?

Wow, I'm not that old. :'(

No, it's based mostly on hearing him over the years.

There is one former player who I used to shoot hoops with in my former local park, but I won't be pushing him for a color job anytime soon. ;D

Ron Ron?

Ron Ron is a god to me.  If he stays one more year, we win a national championship...hands down.  He is one of like three players that can literally play any position 1-5 on the court.  I'm so proud to call him an alum of STJ even with his character issues. 

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Re: Teammates of Jordan: Bill Wennington
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2009, 04:33:24 AM »
I will also say that Jordan was ridiculous.  The ultimate test of a player comes from those that hate him--like myself with Jordan.  I don't think anyone will ever be as dominating as he was.