I just heard the following phrase called during the ACC tournament between Maryland and Boston College. "That's just desire. No one wanted the rebound more than X".
Somehow, they love to perpetuate the myth the rebounds are about "desire". And those who "want" it more, get it. How about, those who are stronger? Or those who are in the better position? Or maybe it's just a little bit of luck and reaction time? How about some random kid who is lousy at basketball but just WANTS the rebound? Will he get it? Or is his not getting it merely a lack of desire, that by definition, if you get the rebound, you must have wanted it more.
Sports loves to perpetuate the myth of desire over skill, as if anyone could simply have more desire, and that would be that.
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