Jimmer - Kings Workout Video
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freakazoid
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Looks like kind of a weak handshake. That's gotta hurt his stock.
Well, he looks at least as good as Luke Ridnour. The question now is whether he can increase his strength and toughness on defense.
The best scenario at 12 would still be either Biyombo or Burks slipping for the Jazz....unless Montiejunas shows he has some motor between now and the draft.
Chargers Jazz Angels
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I want Jimmer at 12
Hmm.. I really like Jimmer.
But I think he'll struggle in the NBA for the following reasons:
- I don't think he'll be fast enough to drive pass players to the rim
- It's no secret he struggles finishing at the rim in college
- so I think defenders will just play him on his jumper and with the athleticism of NBA players I think he might have a problem getting his shots off - let alone making them.
You see it a little bit in that video where he's 1 on 1, he ended up having to settling for his jumper and fading away.
I think he needs that driving/off the dribble game to the hole to keep defenders honest (Hayward was able to thrive last year because he had that drive and dunk game as well as his 3pt range).
If he cannot do that I think he might struggle with his outside shot.
But I think he'll struggle in the NBA for the following reasons:
- I don't think he'll be fast enough to drive pass players to the rim
- It's no secret he struggles finishing at the rim in college
- so I think defenders will just play him on his jumper and with the athleticism of NBA players I think he might have a problem getting his shots off - let alone making them.
You see it a little bit in that video where he's 1 on 1, he ended up having to settling for his jumper and fading away.
I think he needs that driving/off the dribble game to the hole to keep defenders honest (Hayward was able to thrive last year because he had that drive and dunk game as well as his 3pt range).
If he cannot do that I think he might struggle with his outside shot.
mdalby
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Actually this is a complete fallacy. Jimmer is EXCELLENT at finishing at the rim. He is very skilled in using his body to shield defenders. Now, if you are saying he doesn't have Jeremy Evans hops, to be a finisher, then you are correct. But that doesn't mean he struggles driving to the hoop.
I dont think you've seen Jimmer play a full game. I've formed that opinion off the quoted comment.
Eminem
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Well he already is strong...
Eminem
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Throughout march madness and in the season he proved he is fast and can finish around the rim, did you even see when he played san diego state?HE also had the fastest lateral quickness at the combine...
Chargers Jazz Angels
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I don't know what you are watching to develop that opinion but Jimmer is fast enough and gets great height on his jump to shot quick release. My only fear is his defense.
Locke agrees - he will struggle finishing at the rim in the NBA - 1.24 minute mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnzf4zdOl4k&feature=player_embedded
If you disagree send him an email. LOL.
mdalby
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That is not what you said though. You said he struggles finishing at the rim in COLLEGE.
That is 100% false. Now, if you want to project and question if he will have the same success and also be able to finish at the rim in the pros, that is a different statement and a different matter and is an opinion, but it is not fact as you stated.
As I said - I really like Jimmer and I would be very happy if we do pick him up at #12. I've defended this pick before and I will again.
Having said that, finishing at the rim (along with his one-on-one defense) would be his biggest challenges in the NBA. That's all I'm trying to say.
2.17min mark - Locke: "These are plays that even in College he struggle a little bit - I would be surprise if you see a lot of rim finishing by him."