He played with Magic. He coached a young Kobe, a young Shaq and an old Jordan.
But nothing Larry Drew experienced in 34 NBA seasons could top what unfolded last month.
Drew, a former Mizzou point guard, one of the program’s most prolific players of the Norm Stewart coaching years, has coached in seven NBA cities the last 24 years. But his career crescendo coincided with another iconic player.
“LeBron has no quit in him,” Drew said. “He’s such a fierce competitor. He’s the ultimate warrior.”
Thanks to LeBron James’ heroics in last month’s historic NBA Finals, Drew soon will be fitted for his first championship ring.