Okay, here’s my blog post about my “kurt rambis” practice – get ready for a wild ride!
My Kurt Rambis Adventure
Alright, so I got this crazy idea to try and emulate Kurt Rambis on the court. I know, I know, it sounds ridiculous, but hear me out! I saw some old highlights, and something about his tenacity and… well, awkwardness, just resonated with me.
First thing I did was watch a TON of footage. I mean, hours. I studied his moves, his rebounding technique (or lack thereof, sometimes!), and that iconic… ahem… eyewear. I noticed he was always hustling, never gave up on a play, and seemed to have this knack for being in the right place at the right time, even if he looked a little clumsy doing it.
Then came the hard part: trying to be Kurt Rambis.
I started with the basics. I hit the local court and focused on rebounding. Man, it’s tougher than it looks! I tried to channel his aggressiveness, boxing out hard, and fighting for every loose ball. Let me tell you, I got a few elbows thrown my way (and maybe dished out a couple myself – sorry, fellas!). My success rate was… inconsistent. I mean, I got some rebounds, but I definitely wasn’t averaging double-digits like Kurt.
Next, I worked on my… uh… “Rambis-esque” scoring. Let’s be real, his offense wasn’t exactly poetry in motion. He was all about put-backs, garbage points, and generally being a nuisance around the basket. So, I practiced crashing the offensive boards, getting position, and just trying to shove the ball in somehow. It was ugly, but effective… sometimes. I definitely developed a newfound appreciation for the art of the “ugly basket.”
Then came the glasses. I didn’t want to go full-on Rambis with the thick-rimmed spectacles, but I did wear some old sports goggles I had lying around. Honestly, they just made me sweat more and messed with my peripheral vision, but hey, gotta commit to the bit, right?
Here’s where things got interesting. After a few weeks of this, I started to notice a change in my game. I wasn’t necessarily better in the traditional sense. My jump shot was still garbage, and my dribbling was still suspect. But I was more aggressive, more persistent, and more willing to do the dirty work. I was getting more rebounds, more loose balls, and more easy baskets. I was becoming… dare I say… a slightly more effective player.
- Watched hours of Kurt Rambis footage.
- Practiced rebounding with extra aggression.
- Focused on “garbage point” scoring.
- Wore (uncomfortable) sports goggles.
- Embraced the hustle.
The Results?
Look, I’m not about to get drafted into the NBA anytime soon. But this whole “Kurt Rambis” experiment actually taught me something valuable. It showed me that you don’t have to be the most skilled player to make a difference. Hustle, determination, and a willingness to do the unglamorous stuff can take you a long way.
So, yeah, maybe emulating Kurt Rambis is a weird way to improve your basketball game. But hey, it worked for me (sort of!). Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go ice my elbows.
