Ben Wilson-Big Van Vader
There are so many comparisons between these two it's not even funny. For those of you that don't know "The Man They Call Vader," I encourage you to watch the video of his world class moonsault, a move that is difficult for any wrestler, no matter what the size. Vader's ability to do this move at 450 lbs. showcased the natural athleticism that you're not used to seeing from a big man. Ben Wilson is no different. A very unassuming athlete, Wilson thrives on smooth, athletic moves that most from the opposition are not expecting, and should not be able to overcome. Vader's moonsault is a perfect comparison to Wilson's spin move because it combines a difficult move for any big, along with the fact that the both men's body size makes their move that much more effective, if no unstoppable. In addition to their athleticism, both men are terrible actors on the court/in the ring. Vader's inability to act when getting beat up kept him away from ever being a dominant in ring performer (In wrestling you have to execute offensively and defensively). Wilson's inability to convince refs he is getting fouled when he goes one on five to the lane has hampered him, along with the fact that he can't/won't/doesn't play defense. For those specific reasons, both are slightly overrated considering their natural abilities. Take Vader for instance-The biggest, strongest, meanest wrestler in the sport could match any guy half his size in athleticism. How could he not be the best? Has anyone ever seen "The Mastadon's" body punches he hands out? That alone is something no wrestler should be able to recover from. Now, let's look at Wilson. Dude is supposedly a knock down shooter with great size, athleticism, handle, passing and rebounding ability, and instincts. Why was Vader not a 5 time world champ? Why isn't Wilson an MVP candidate? It's confusing for all, but no one is to blame but Vader/Wilson themselves.
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