The Year In JaVale McGee, Our Favorite Basketball Player

No NBA player is closer to Deadspin's heart than JaVale McGee. That's because JaVale McGee only makes spectacular plays—the plays that no one else in the NBA could or would make, because they're cowards. To commemorate the man with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, here's the best of McGee from 2012.

JaVale McGee hustles back on defense, his team stays on offense. The moment we fell in love. Watch »

JaVale McGee doesn't make highlight reels, he makes experience reels. Watch »

On a 9-9 shooting night, JaVale McGee dribbles downcourt like a tipsy fifth-grader. Watch »

McGee induces a fantastic George Karl reaction gif. Watch »

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Remember, this is a man with 2,593 steals. Watch »

JaVale McGee hates basketballs. Watch »

JaVale McGee makes Greg Monroe look foolish, wins game with a monster dunk. Watch »

With five seconds left in his season, JaVale McGee chases his dreams. Watch »

ESPN took a funny photo of JaVale McGee, and then you folks worked your magic. Read »