It’s time to stop kicking the word ‘superstar’ around the NBA like it’s a game of hacky sack
by Criss Partee from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#60XD9)
Some words in the English lexicon get tossed around like loose change on a rollercoaster. Professional sports take it to another level when players, coaches, and pundits feel the need to hand out compliments. The word superstar" has become as commonly attached to guys as the word player." Yes, they are all players,...