I don’t follow sports that much so I really didn’t know much about him when I got there, but it became obvious what made him unique when I saw him hit the floor.

On the roster it list him as 5’6″ which I knew wasn’t right. I stand 5’5 1/2″ … maybe 5’6″ on a good day and when McCoy walked past me he was shorter than me.

But it wasn’t our common lack of height that made him stand out on the court. The dude played hard and kicked ass.

It was amazing to watch this guy lead the offense, rebound, defend and drive to the hoop. Other players that neared the seven-foot mark had a hard time defending against him when they were bent over so dramatically. It was hard to follow him when he would drive to the lane because once he entered the key he would disappear behind several taller players. I would get my shots when he exited the crowd near the baseline.

Hell, at my height there are junior high kids that tower over me. But here he is, making a name for himself in a sport that is dominated by junior giants.

Damn! McCoy gave me hope. Maybe someday someone like me that is only 5’5 1/2″ could grow up to be President.