Remembering Greg Stiemsma
So, the name Greg Stiemsma popped into my head the other day. Don’t ask me why, sometimes these old player names just surface, you know? It got me thinking, trying to place him exactly.
First thing I did was just sit back and try to picture him. Tall guy, right? Definitely a big dude. Played center, maybe power forward? I remember him being more of a defensive presence, a shot blocker type. Not flashy, but one of those guys who did the dirty work.
Then I thought, which teams did he play for? My memory’s a bit fuzzy on the exact sequence. Celtics, that one came to mind pretty quick. Yeah, pretty sure he had a stint there. Maybe the Timberwolves too? Felt like he bounced around a bit, which happens a lot with guys in his role.
I actually went online, just typed his name into the search bar. Didn’t go deep into stats or anything, just wanted to refresh my memory. Saw some photos, a few highlights. Yep, confirmed the Celtics and Timberwolves thing. Saw the Pelicans mentioned too. Okay, starting to piece it back together.
What I remember most, and what looking him up confirmed, was his journey. Didn’t he come up kinda late? Like, played overseas or in the D-League (now G League) for a while before getting a real shot in the NBA? Respect that kind of grind.
So, my little trip down memory lane involved these steps:
- Name popped up randomly.
- Tried recalling basic info: height, position, style.
- Tried remembering teams he played for.
- Did a quick online search just to confirm and fill gaps.
- Reflected on his career path, the grind.
It wasn’t some major research project, just a simple exercise in recollection spurred by a name. Good reminder that not everyone’s a superstar, but guys like Stiemsma carve out careers through hard work and playing a specific role. Solid dude, solid player from what I recall and saw again.
