One of the things I like most about Kevin is his quiet, but killer confidence. I think he spent last season 'getting the feel of things' and that this season will show more of his true nature. A nature demontrated by a his quote in SLAM in May of '04. At that point, they had labeled him, Jack Rabbit Slim and noted that, after not being recruited by the big schools and having a killer season as a Freshman, that he then turned down opportunities to 'further his career' in the Big Ten because he was loyal to the school that gave him the chance. "I'd rather play against those big schools than for them"
Maybe it's just something that I've carried over from the dark days, but I LOVE the under-dog. I LOVE attitudes that say "I will suceed, no matter the odds" I respect people that chart their course and show loyalty and commitment to those that help them, even if it means their own road may be a little tougher (It would have been SO easy for Kevin to switch schools to further his agenda, get more exposure) Maybe it's just because loyalty (whether it be a player to a Franchise or vice versa) seems like such a lost concept these days that I value this as a trait.
The league is full of talented players, but Kevin is a player, a man, that I am proud to call a King.