With the biggest props from game 4 of the Western Conference Finals going to Russell Westbrook and his triple double, I wanted to write about the play of Steve Adams, some of the stuff that doesn’t make the postgame barrage of highlights. However, I ran into problems coming up with a title that would set up the list of of Adams clips I wanted to share with you. Thus–with props to John Keats for providing a model I could follow–this “Ode to Steven Adams’ Game Four” was born:
Thou ponytailed big man,
practitioner of the baby hook
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Long jump shots are sweet,
but long jump shots blocked are sweeter
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Let them grab your jersey,
Nothing will deny you from at least a tip
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Curry so dangerous on the screen and roll
but your big mitt got a piece
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Reggie Miller, voice of TNT, say’st,
You look like Arvydas Sabonis with the long pass.
I think you must have played dodge ball.
Adams throws a strike
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Steven Adams may not make the highlight reels, but his impact in Game 4 was undeniable. His rebounding, screens, and defense were crucial to OKC’s success, showcasing the value of his gritty, under-the-radar contributions that often go unnoticed but are vital to the team’s performance.