FanHouse:Sanders Lands on Right Foot, Started on Wrong One

[districtballer]

"I never, ever expected to be in this position,'' Sanders said. "I started so late. Growing up, I didn't like playground basketball like other kids. I couldn't cross over, couldn't dunk, couldn't shoot a 3, so it just wasn't much fun for me. But once I got in organized ball, learned about defense, got on a real team and learned team basketball, I fell in love with it.''

"This has been a wonderful time for me. I've seen the whole country in a few weeks. It's been a little crazy, but I've soaked it all in,'' he said. "I worked hard, and I think I surprised people with the things I can do. I'm excited, and a little nervous, to see how this turns out.''

He'll be watching the draft from the VCU campus, where the basketball program there has helped prepare his own draft party. His parents will be flying up to celebrate from their home in Ft. Pierce, Fla.

"This is a big deal for me. I don't have any preference where I go. You can't be picky. I'll be thrilled just to go to a team that wants me and can use me,'' he said. "This has become a dream come true for a guy like me.''

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/06/23/larry-sanders-lands-on-right-foot-after-starting-on-wrong-one/

 

[BaNgMyPrOgRaM]

I really hope that Larry made the right decision to go pro. Sometimes, one needs an extra year of maturity.

 

[VCU Finance 2008]

I really hope that Larry made the right decision to go pro. Sometimes, one needs an extra year of maturity.

It's all good Bang, he shoots into the correct basket now. That happened a while ago. I wonder how many people that were sitting in the gym that day thought they were looking at a NBA first round draft pick.