Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Not sure he showed much explosion. I fear he will have trouble finishing in the NBA from watching those highlights. To me he looks like a poor mans Vonleh.
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Not sure he showed much explosion. I fear he will have trouble finishing in the NBA from watching those highlights. To me he looks like a poor mans Vonleh.
I'm not directly comparing him to AK, but one of the things that made AK effective offensively was his outstanding mobility and ability to make passes as a combo forward. Looney has a bit of that, just not quite at the same level. Having a PF who can put the ball on the deck, change directions and do something productive is an advantage. That's what Zach Lowe's article seemed to be alluding to. You want your PF to be able to pass, handle, shoot with range and attack close-outs. Looney *should* be able to do those things, even if his athleticism remains average.
Right. That's the downside right now, and why I prefer Johnson and Portis. Looney can get into the paint, but I'm not sure if he'll be able to finish.
orangello
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Without the Kardashians, right?
orangello
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Did you hear about his injury the plagued him all last season?
Chargers Jazz Angels
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I am on the Myles turner bandwagon. I was pimping him earleir in the year. who else is aboard?
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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No. Not really. Just going off that vid. What was the injury?
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orangello
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He had a hip injury and wasn't able to get in shape for the season. He's still not fully healed iirc.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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So it was a matter of him being out of game shape or more the injury?
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HighlandHomie
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he reminds me of kwame brown in that he may have intriguing individual aspects to his game, but will never be able to put it all together to be a productive player. if anything, i think Turner will be a solid shot blocking specialist. he runs like a clumsy sped though.
I think expecting Looney to become dramatically more explosive probably isn't going to happen. I love seeing that he can shoot, handle, and PASS though. If he can do that plus play defense I would think he has a good shot at being something in the ballpark of a poorish man's Diaw, which would still be a great player.
BENTLEY
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I'm pleased to know I'm not riding alone. Although I have a seat on the Kaminsky route too. As well as the Looney, Johnson, and Portis. I get around.
I'm a relatively recent passenger on the wagon. I was cringing when I was watching him run during the season and I thought this would be a huge disadvantage for whoever drafts him. Then I started hearing the rumors that he's working with running coaches and he's improved considerably his gait. Then I saw him run in a video and I was like "Wow! He actually looks like a human running now, not like a duckling stumbling down the court." I like him. If he's available at 12, I'd love us to draft him.
Chargers Jazz Angels
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actually I was a sprinter in college. I ran the 400 and the 200. turners problem is the running problem both my son have in that he doesn't lift his knees and it forces his feet into the ground. it is almost liking fighting yourself while moving forward. it is completely fixable. I have watched 3 to 4 hours of him today and it is getting better but he still needs work.
orangello
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Both?
Chargers Jazz Angels
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one thing I like to watch in work out videos is how the players attack the drill. if the walk from place to place they are most likely going to coast in games too. if the are constantly running they will probably run during games. how you perform in practice is a direct correlation to how you perform on the court.
Fun fact: Bobby Portis and Hayward have the same agent.
orangello
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