The streetball legend shows why he personified this era, executing a ball fake on the perimeter followed by a fake behind-the-back pass that would later inspire the Rondo classic, then glides in for an easy layup. Alston represented the only truly successful streetball-to-NBA career arc, finally finding his footing in Houston after years of proving doubters wrong. His contributions to the game extended beyond the stat sheet, bridging the gap between playground creativity and professional basketball with moves that influenced a generation. · Feb 13, 2006