Honestly you had to see it to understand it. Churruca not only
anticipated exactly where the ball going but could catch anything
he could get his cesta on and always kepy his opponent off balance.
You just could not get the ball by him and if you did he would
dig a rebote one inch from the floor. Never a bad day days, years
without a real slump or loss of focus. I do wish there was some
video.
Boli not only also had incredible court sense, but would control
a point by keeping his oponents on the defensive until he was
positioned for the kill and he so rarely missed the kill. He was,
like Inclan, the ultimate finisher who would acually elevate his
game at the finish. If you look at a juaristi, Mendi ...all of
the other second tier greats, they were vulnerable to a risk taking
oponent throwing a shot to spoil their win. Boli, Cachin, Churruca,
Chimela, Ondarres would find a way to finish and their opponent
never gained court position to spoil their victory. He also had
excellent power but only used when needed. A complete player and
the best of the era.
Goico is, without question, the best of his. I would bet that
Boli in his prime would give Goico fits becasue Boli would never
give him the chance to use his weapons.
early 80s will never be matched:
Boli
Cachin
Joey
Inclan
Arra
Michelena
Zulaica
Ondarres (post prime)
Egurbi (post prime)
Churruca (post prime)
Chimela (post prime)
Laca
Elorio
Guernica 2
Gerny
Remen
Mendi
Mendi 2
Juaristi
Elorza
Soroa
Felix
Zarria
carea
Echave
Nuarbe
Alberdi
Asis
Larrea
Azca
Boniguen
Arbu
Aramayo
this was the pinacle
