Novak from the crib...

[IWB]

Don't know how I missed this one, great article with some pics from high school (http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/13884/novakaine-was-born-in-the-crib-in-milwaukee).

[CaribouJim]

Saw that a couple days ago - was going to forward it to a couple NBA guys here in the office, but they are sick of me telling Novak stories although they are secretly impressed with his story.

[Goose85]

One thing I can't stand is when parents all make comments or assume that a tall grade school kid playing against their childs team must be older or have been held back a grade or two. Really, you think Shaq, Wilt, Kareem, Novak (never thought you'd see those 4 linked) were normal height until college?

Says Novak was a 6'8" high school frosh. So in grade school my guess is he was quite a tall kid. I can just imagine every time he played a grade school game fans of the other team made comments about how he must really be older and likely flunked a few grades.

Ok, that is just a pet peeve of mine.

Now back to the intent of the thread. That was a great article on Steve.