Super Scola
Written by dAVID rEYNOLDS, Wednesday October 14 2009
With hair like a Greek god and a face only mother could love, Luis Scola, has captured fans’ hearts with his hustle and never-give-in demeanor.
The 6’9” Argentinean forward has been turning heads ever since he was first acquired from the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2007. Both hustle and heart gave Scola the starting job in Houston midway through the season and eventually ended his rookie campaign averaging 10.3 ppg as well as 6.4 rpg.
In the 08-09 NBA regular season, the shaggy haired warrior averaged 12.7 ppg and 8.8 rpg, on way to the playoffs and a first round series win over the Portland Trailblazers. However, after a hard fought series against the now defending champions, the Los Angeles Lakers; the Houston Rockets were edged in 7 games, injured, fatigued, and left wanting for more.
Now, as the season approaches, the mop headed hardnosed Argentinean forward shifts roles. Yao Ming is out and Tracy McGrady is a huge question mark. This leaves Scola as the go-to guy in the paint for Houston. With fans as well as coaches, hoping for the same production that Scola showed earlier in his international career. One thing is for certain, Luis Scola will in every sense of the word, play, and PLAY HARD.
He is as tough as nails and as solid as a rock. In this upcoming season, Scola must continue to lead by example with his determination. And his hair.
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Thanks for the comment tennis man. I kno scola won't disapoint
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You are right, Scola is great! I hope to see a lot from him this year.