Published: April 07, 2006 10:10 am      

1-on-1 Pierre Tyson

What’s the best way to describe a team’s big man? Impact player? Go-to guy? If you are the Henderson Tigers basketball team you only need three letters to describe this guy - MVP. He’s a 6’4” eighth grader with the potential to be the best basketball player to ever come through Jackson. His team opens the first round of the playoffs today against Cowan Road Middle School and most of the attention will be on his performance. All season he’s been the “center” of the Tigers’ offensive production and defensive presence.

“He has a lot of potential and when his mind catches up with his body he’s going to better than he is now,” said Tiger’s interim Head Coach Luke McFarland.

This season he’s awaited to see his competition arise to his level. Well, it finally came. This week we’re taking it in the paint and to the hole by going 1-on-1 with the Henderson Tigers’ center Pierre Tyson.

C.F.: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Why?

P.T.: Hawaii, because it’s tropical.

What is your favorite song, and movie?

My favorite song is “Do it like Me” by D4L, and my favorite movie is Get Rich or Die Trying.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Who is your favorite sports team or franchise?

The Duke University Blue Devils.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?

Falling in the hallway while everyone was watching.

What cartoon character would you compare yourself to? Why?

Shaggy, because I’m tall and silly.

Where is your favorite place to eat and what is your favorite dish?

O’Charley’s; chicken tender platter.

If you were stuck on an island and could only have three things with you what would they be?

People, a Bible and a basketball court.

What is your greatest athletic achievement?

Playing basketball for the school.

What is something that you would like to see come to Jackson?

Summer league sports like basketball or football.

If you could compete against any professional athlete, in any sport, who would it be and what would you play?

I would play Kevin Garnett in basketball.

If you were the President of the United States, what is the first thing that you would want changed about the country? Why?

To stop sending all of our people to war for nothing.

What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas.

What is your biggest fear?

Having a tragedy in Jackson.

What is your favorite and least favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject is social studies and my least favorite is math.

What do think future athletes of Butts County need in order to help them properly prepare for sports at a young age?

They need good grades and a lot of practice.

What is your favorite television show?

“In Living Color.”

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Playing in the NBA.