I was being serious.
Following potential 2013 draftees
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I was being serious.
I agree with him. You don't wanna take someone, giving him the benefit of the doubt. You need to evaluate him before taking that stigma away.
But then again, sometimes you have to gamble and hope for the best.
Guys.. not sure why this is such a big deal. All I'm trying to say is I'd rather err on the side of caution when looking guys who I don't think will be athletic enough to survive the grueling NBA physicality.
Case in point is Jimmer. Lacking athleticism, vision and passing, I doubt he'll ever be more than a 2nd string PG - and that is such a waste considering somebody actually picked him in the lotto.
Case in point is Jimmer. Lacking athleticism, vision and passing, I doubt he'll ever be more than a 2nd string PG - and that is such a waste considering somebody actually picked him in the lotto.
Praise the Lord somebody finally gets it! PRAISE THE LORD!!!
Chargers Jazz Angels
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the biggest thing about defense is desire. forms can be taught, such as moving your feet keeping you butt down hands up. sure the more athletic have a small advantage but someone that has the desire and fire to guard can do wonders any where.
another big part of defense is knowledge. knowing how to close out, position your feet, reading body language, help defense and rotations, and just watching tape and knowing your assignment.
you don't have to block shots or steal the ball to be a good defender.
another big part of defense is knowledge. knowing how to close out, position your feet, reading body language, help defense and rotations, and just watching tape and knowing your assignment.
you don't have to block shots or steal the ball to be a good defender.
Jimmer played bad defense in college.
I'm not saying let's call this guy a good defender, I'm just saying be 100% honest when discussing him and don't throw out information that is going to mislead people.
May he be a bad defender in the NBA? Very possible, and if I had to bet, I would bet that he won't be a very good defender. To say that he is a bad defender though (and not give any context that he has actually performed well defensively thus far, but against limited competition) is wrong and it spreads false information.
In the end it's all about loving God though. If you love God you play good defense. Wolters looks like he loves God.
Chargers Jazz Angels
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to be honest I saw good defense against Michigan and that was good competition. hell Burke is going to be a top 5 pick.
You're starting to get it. Well done. Rep'd.
So "it" is making extremely sarcastic post about religion?
Quick, someone tell Wolters that is the secret key to being a good NBA player.
Chargers Jazz Angels
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new form they just hate everyone including themselves.
That, or he is just very pro-German.
?? Wait, you were being sarcastic? I didn't know you do that. Give me back my Rep!!!
NAOS
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Analyses say that Wolters has to give space to PGs in his **** league, using his size to make up for what his feet can't do. That sounds like a guilty charge.
The knock on Hay coming out was about him being a tweener. Those were serious charges, and would have likely been correct without lots of hard work.
The knock on Hay coming out was about him being a tweener. Those were serious charges, and would have likely been correct without lots of hard work.
I did not see the SDSU/Michigan game but I heard Wolters did a great job defending Burke. FWIW.
I think perimeter players can get away with lacking physical tools if they buy in to team D, play smart, and play hard. Especially coming off the bench.
I think perimeter players can get away with lacking physical tools if they buy in to team D, play smart, and play hard. Especially coming off the bench.
One of Burke's weaknesses is beating his man, he just isn't particularly quick, nor does he possess the offensive move to beat his man effectively & consistently. I don't think being able to defend Burke 1 on 1 is something one should write home about.
Yeah, except that Burke is going to go very high in this draft. I hope the past several pages of this thread are moot and that we get Schroeder at #14.