5 Philadelphia Eagles who could have helped your team to the NBA Finals

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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 16: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by free safety Chris Maragos #42 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 16, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

1. Chris Maragos, our very short small forward

The story is almost legend. Well, not exactly. Just ask around and someone will be able to verify the events. Once upon a time, Eagles safety and special teams ace Chris Maragos walked into a celebrity basketball game. When it was over, he had recorded a double-double.

Who cares if it was a double-double against area celebrities from Newark, New Jersey? Numbers don’t lie. While some may argue about how well that translates to the NBA, we at ITI ask you to look around at most of the NBA’s rosters.

If some of these guys can go pro, then, for goodness sake, Chris deserves a shot. We’re also confident that he’s up to the task if you need a late foul or two.

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