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[QUOTE="Ghost, post: 1324386, member: 581"]
Eh, I like to post it for a couple reasons.  One, because people always counter with that.  Two, because those ppl usually use JB's quotes to defend Cooney.  So it makes me laugh a little.

Also, the hyperbole usually serves a purpose.  We just played Otto Porter, or were going to, so saying he was the best SF in Big East history is just that - JB likely exaggersting to compliment someone that was tearing us up.  Same for Olivier Hanlan's awesomeness, etc.

If he says someone is the hardest working player ever, it's probably because they're a hard worker - wants to reward them, make it known, fend off criticism, keep them motivated...whatever.  They are probably working hard though.

I'm not sure (tbh) what purpose the hyperbole would serve in that quote.  Rak isn't going to be motivated to play better last year.  No real need to say it...

He may be exaggerating though.  He did say toward the end of the season last year we needed to look inside more though - it just never manifested itself on the court.
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