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Just when it seems like his opponent has beaten him off the dribble and is about to score an easy two, Tayshaun comes from nowhere to deny the basket. He is arguably the lankiest player in the NBA to date. He is currently listed at 6′9” and weighs merely 205 lbs. But as Prince has shown time and time again, size does not matter in the NBA . . . it’s speed and determination. This southpaw is not only explosive offensively, but he is a catalyst for the much feared Piston defense. He proved this last night as he pinned Hedo Turkoglu’s attempted dunk against the backboard in the closing minutes of game 5 . . . sealing the deal for the Pistons (then 3 - 1) in the best of 7 games series.
Here is a video of the play:
With all due respect to Turkoglu, the play should have been finished. However, it wasn’t Tayshaun’s speed or height that allowed him to recover . . . it was his wingspan. Although he is 6′9” his wingspan is listed at an amazing 7′2” wide. I feel embarrassed for Hedo in this play, but when you’re going against a guy with arms as long as those, it’s bound to happen sometime.
