It’s Ainges toughness, moxy, effort, determination, fearlessness,
arrogance, meanness, focus, and killer mentality that made him so great. And I say that fully knowing he’s one of the greatest all around athletes to ever live.
I knew the “athleticism” was one in a generation. But I genuinely believed we would have so many more “spittin vinegar” tough Mormon athletes like him since his time.
We have had very very few. Sadly.