Maryville junior guard Joe Anderson shoots a tough shot in the lane, but it was his 3-point prowess that sparked the 58-53 win at Catholic. (Photo by Danny Parker)
Joe Anderson paid homage to NBA legend Michael Jordan on Tuesday night, early in the first half of the Maryville boys’ basketball team’s District 4-AAA game at Catholic.
The Maryville junior dropped in his third 3-pointer of the first quarter, just before time expired, and proceeded to turn his palms up and shoulder shrug — a la Jordan, against the Portland Trailblazers in the 1992 NBA finals after hitting six consecutive 3s.
“I don’t know. I wasn’t thinking,” Anderson said, unable to mask his smile. “I probably shouldn’t have done it.”
But at the time, how could he not have? The Rebels’ start was simply inexplicable.
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