Bonus Hollander POTD Vinny Del Negro. NC St combo guard was drafted 29th by SAC in 88. After 2 meh yrs, played in Italy til 92. Signed by SA in 92 & played much better as SG, peaked at 14.5 ppg. From 98-02 played w/MIL, GS & PHO. Coached CHI (got into fight w/Paxson) & LAC.
I was a busboy for Vinny and Shannon Tweed once.
While he was in SA, Del Negro was a killer if you didn’t stay between him and the hoop. Caught so many players taking a micro-second breather, hit the jets and went straight to the basket (literally — not much for the dribble-shakes but his straight line speed and stamina were deadly).
Vinny in Italy.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6x6...