http://pistonjw.blogspot.com/2005/11/kings-doug-christie-is-superhero.html Doug Christie is the superhero. Despite how queer, absurd and laughable he might be. This is a guy that devoted every bit of himself to the things he loved - wife, family, basketball. He has a controversial and demanding wife and his basketball career was full of critics. However, all the adversities never really be able to stop his way to keep on fighting - no matter it's Kobe Bryant, fear, injuries, sour journalists or Rick Fox. Sacramento is the place that turned his career around, and he gave Sacramento and its fans more than they can ever imagined. Once a headcase in Toronto, he set up the highest standard of professionalism from the first day he stepped into the Kings locker room, and he does it 24/7/365. His love to Sacramento was so deep, that he was never the same positive high-energy guy again after he was traded last year. When you met Doug in purple and white, it's all about good virtues: loyal, energetic, competitive, versatile, cooperative, sacraficing. He is never a talker, yet he spoke as loud as anybody on the court with his doing. He is a guy that wear emotions on his sleeve, and his emotions not only drive him to be a fierce competitor, it also drive this team to move forward in those most crucial stretches. Off the court, Doug is the dream to every woman - even to the extent one will feel a little bit unbearable. He committed himself to his wife, obey her rules, follow her lead, and give her a dream place. This is a couple that will re-married every year and send signals to each other more than 100 times per day. It's such kind of special relationship that only for few, yet everyone who understand the true meanings of love should cherish it. The biggest reason Doug is so admirable and respectful is not because he is a saint - probably far from that - but because he is a guy that is always willing to stand up and face his failures honestly. He even admitted that "he scared to death" when he shot that 3 air-ball pointer in game 7 of the 2001 West Finals, yet he was also one of few players that were willing to stay in the locker room and answered questions from the reporters with calm manner - like he always did - after the heartbreaking loss. In the words of Josh Howard, among many people who have encountered him, "That's the kind of players we need in this league." Not only for his defense prowess, but more for his true character and dedications to the game of basketball. After Game 3 of 2001 Western Conference Semifinals: Christie took a bad fall in the the third period, coming down hard on his back and wrists. He still logged a total of 51 minutes and had six steals. What ailments does Christie have now? "Ankle, foot, wrist, back, eye," he said. "Nothing is wrong with the heart, though." Added Webber, "Doug is our superhero." --

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