Often what separates the best athletes from those with incredible talent who just fall short is the ability to stand out from the crowd. It’s not enough to just be good, as to truly be able to reach elite status, a player is required to stand on their own two feet and offer something different.
That can come by way of a strong or charismatic personality, or a touch of ingenuity and an innovative instinct.
While many players who make it to the peak of professional sport, and more specifically the NBA, can often possess one of those two traits, Marques Johnson possessed both during his time with the Milwaukee Bucks.