Raul Neto : new spectacular talent
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By all accounts, Neto is a great ball handler who likes to penetrate the paint either for a layup, drop off or dish it to an open 3pt shooter. He's a PURE point guard. He still needs to work on improving his shots and athleticism, but he seems to have that "edge" to him.
Dennis Lindsey while he was at SA was told about Neto by Tiago Splitter who said he's a really good player.
Discussion then turned to whether we bring him over this year or next. Sahlensguy and I think that he should come over next year - let Burke get acclimated to the system and the teammates and gain respect of the team first. Bringing Neto in straight away as a potential competitor to the starting spot could induce FEAR in Burke and as you know "Fear leads to Hate, Hate leads to Anger, Anger leads to Suffering".
We've learnt this lesson once before with DWill who was shunned by the Emperor (Sloan) and through that hate, became the Darth Vader of JazzFanz. We don't want Burke to be that. We want him to be inspired by LOVE and become the new Luke Skywalker.
Starting to get the picture?
Yes. Thanks. Will rep, promise.
One thing.. though I agree I would maybe wait a year to bring him over, I am NOT worried about Burke having an fear of him. That's one thing I really like about Burke... he wants to be the best and is self-aware. My MUCH bigger concern is Burke out playing a vet but sitting behind them in minutes. Fear can be a good thing, as long as a player has confidence they'll get the playing time their play deserves.
Repped. Repped so hard.
I can't emphasize enough how "on the money" this is.
I used to think that what I needed to do to deserve God's love was to be a good Christian, help out old ladies, don't drink & drive, don't sin, etc.
But that can't be further from the truth. Like Sahlensguy said, God's Love is a "Gift". There is nothing we can do to deserve it more or less than how much he already loves us. All we needed to do is to accept it, and to accept his son Jesus Christ into our hearts.
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This is so powerful. Because out of that, we then decide for ourselves that we want to turn away from sins... and to ultimately be God's agents for bringing Love and Peace to this world.
We don't do it because we fear God's judgement. We do it, because we are first loved by him, then the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the relationship between God and us and the World. This is what ultimately makes us want to love others in return.
Which, by the way, was quoting the Old Testament. Deuteronomy, if I recall correctly.
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Yes, that's why Stockton had no competition, neither did Malone, nor Deron, nor AK, nor Hornacek, nor ... /sarcasm
Seriously, I can't think of a single great jazz player who had anything like what you are suggesting for Burke.
You've gotto move with the time though. Kids nowadays are different to what they used to be. They want everything NOW NOW NOW. But they're not shy to show what they have neither. You have millionaires that are 20 years old. Who would have thought??
If you look at guys like Lillard - he got the start straight away and he did fine. Rose, Curry, Westbrook, etc, all high lottery picks got the start away and they stumbled at first but they were fine.
I do think Burke will be fine too.
Well yes.
No, I don't.
kkk - hey, I'll create a new thread general and we can discuss scripture to our heart's content rather than inserting it into a thread about a PG we drafted.. you in?
other guy - sure!!
You create thread..