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Meaning
The speaker is saying that as a child, he admired Dr. J so much that he saw him as the greatest basketball player he had ever watched. The quote expresses strong childhood admiration and a lasting impression of Dr. J's talent.
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Originally said in English.
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About John McEnroe
John McEnroe is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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