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the ever-changing feelings about Enes Kanter

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I think it's about time we created another thread about Enes.

What are your feelings about his development so far?

What are his biggest deficits?

What do you think he's going to add to his game?

Is he going to be starter on a winning team?

What's his current trade value?

etc.
 
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I am a big fan. I think he continues to progress in all areas of his game. I think he will be a valuable starter for this team.
 
He's been rebound really well this last month. We are like 1st in defensive rebounds in march. He's also been able to start the last couple of games, which is progress! He's shot the ball really bad though 35% i think in the last 5 or so. I'm still very optimistic about him and at worst we got a solid big coming off the bench.
 
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I think it's about time we created another thread about Enes.

What are you feelings about his development so far?

What are his biggest deficits?

What do you think he's going to add to his game?

Is he going to be starter on a winning team?

What's his current trade value?

etc.
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another wasted year. where we know nothing.

move along nothing to see here
 
I think his biggest thing to improve is his overall BB IQ. I still see times when he is lost on defense or lack of judgment on offense. Overall however, I am very excited to have him on the team for the future.
 
I think next year will give us a really good idea how good he'll become.

He looked incredible his sophomore year, then that injury kinda ****ed things up. I'm holding out judgement to see how he bounces back after an offseason of training (instead of rehab). But I'm pretty optimistic he'll make a jump next year similar to what he did between his rookie and sophomore seasons.
 
I like Kanter. I think he is a backup right now. I think he has All-Star potential which = max money for a big guy. But, I don't think he, or any other young player, can reach their potential under Corbin.

So, as where I stand right now? I'd be willing to move him in the right trade (ie, moving up in the draft), I would not extend him right now, and I still want to see what he can do with a better scheme around him.
 
I am super high on him. His rebounding is back, and his defense is a little better. Shooting is off, but that's so uncharacteristic that I am not worried (he sustained a nasty bruise from Griffin in LAC game which could have something to do with it).

I remember the kid who sculpted his body and ate nothing but seafood in the offseason before 12-13 season when he wasn't physically limited. The kid who downloaded Big Al's footwork to his brain.

He used to always bring ball low after offensive rebounds, now he rarely does this. I've seen 3 nice outlet passes from him since he faced Kevin Love as a starter. I think the kid is a sponge, and couldn't be more excited about an offseason with Malone, Memo, and P3.


Ultimately, I think he needs a different coach to be successful. Corbin jerks him around too much, and rarely rewards his good games. Corbin makes him doubt himself, even though it is widely known that Enes is the kind of player who responds better to positive reinforcement.

If the Jazz ink the deal with him this offseason,he won't get a max, and they will get another steal. Because of the lost offseason, having to get over fear of injury/ shaking off the cobwebs, and inconsistent playing rotation (and how that affect's a players ability to prepare and have a shooting rhythm), Kanter's trade value is at an all time low.


Out of our current players, besides Burks, Kanter has the most potential of becoming an all star.
 
Highest upside of our current roster. He does lack explosiveness which I hope is what they focus on this offseason plus weight training. He is young, didn't play for Duke, he was mentored by Big Al, and coached by Corbin he is right around where he should be.
 
He sucks----->He really sucks----->He kinda sucks----->He might be good?----->Nope. He really really sucks----->He's aight----->He dresses well.
 
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another wasted year. where we know nothing.

move along nothing to see here
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I understand that you are trying to be funny. But, it is a wasted season because it was the year we went all in on our young core to allow them to develop. While keeping us in contention for a top 3 pick. Well, we only got the tip which doesn't cut it.
 
I still like Kanter, I never understood why some people are so quick to dismiss him as a scrub when he really doesn't play that much...while some of the other young players on the team have had tons of playing time and actually do look like scrubs, yet they get a pass? A new coach will do wonders to Kanter's development.
 
He is shooting 43% over the last ten games. He needs to finish the season strong or DL could ship him this summer.
 
I also like the improvements that I'm seeing. Big men take time to groom in the NBA. He's added post moves, a mid range chipper, and improved his floor awareness this season. If he keeps improving he could be a legit starting center. Hell if Memo can make the All-Star team their is no reason Kanter can't with development.

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With Kanter, it's about his effort level. He knows we've been tanking all year, so I think he's been cruising a bit. When he focuses, plays hard, plays physical, etc. he's an impact player at both ends. His abilities are a bit limited, but he does a number of things really well--shooting mid-range, crashing the offensive boards, making the right decision on offense, etc. I think he's a legit 2nd option if he wants to be.
 
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With Kanter, it's about his effort level. He knows we've been tanking all year, so I think he's been cruising a bit. When he focuses, plays hard, plays physical, etc. he's an impact player at both ends. His abilities are a bit limited, but he does a number of things really well--shooting mid-range, crashing the offensive boards, making the right decision on offense, etc. I think he's a legit 2nd option if he wants to be.
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I agree with this. When you combine an off-season of rehab, with a regular season of purposeful losing, with a coach who struggled to define his role, you get what we've seen.

I'm not sure Enes will ever be THEE guy you want to run an offense through, but he can be a great 2nd option and garbage player.

Next year I want to see increased range and insane physical fitness. He needs to be stronger and work harder than everybody in order to have his maximum impact. Oh, and he needs to get into situations where he's practicing his vision/passing. Everyday.
 
He started the year pretty well individually, but the team went 1-13, so I think he backed off.

I think this is pretty representative of what he'll do when he's focused...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZUKrqVBe4k
 
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