Galveston area basketball fans may be interested in comments made by Rick Carlisle. He believes that certain legendary players would still be highly skilled in the modern game. Carlisle thinks that Magic Johnson and Larry Bird would be top players today.

He attributes this to the timelessness of great athletic ability. Further details on Carlisle's thoughts are available from the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on his statements about the enduring quality of greatness in sports.