Ante Tomic and Croatia vs. USA B Team
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GVC
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Even though he's missed some bunnies, when he's on the court, there seems to be a lot more space for Croatia's players to operate (and less space for the US).
I hope someone can make a highlights package of this. Prodigy?
And Tomic seemingly would fit very well alongside Jefferson, on offense anyway. From my understanding, Tomic has good range on his shot, but spends a lot of time working the high-post as a distributor, which would open up the princeton looks in the sets more than I anticipate Jefferson being able to do.
And Tomic seemingly would fit very well alongside Jefferson, on offense anyway. From my understanding, Tomic has good range on his shot, but spends a lot of time working the high-post as a distributor, which would open up the princeton looks in the sets more than I anticipate Jefferson being able to do.
When we bring up Gasol and Tomic in the same sentence let's be careful.
Tomic kind of looks like Gasol or Gasol like, he moves well in the post, and has a soft touch around the basket.
He still doesn't block shots like Gasol or like he should at that height. We all know he needs to bulk up etc.
Please don't expect Tomic to be a Gasol clone.
He's not right now and will probably never be. He's just got a few things that are similar, and that's it.
With that said, I'm very excited about Tomic. Have been all along.
1. He's still improving. This is the most exciting thing. He hasn't reached his ceiling yet. So we really don't know for sure just what he'll pan out to be.
2. We've got nothing to lose with him. He was a second round stash. (i love these types of picks).
3. His size. Always exciting to watch big men prospects. Being a Jazz fan just leaves us salivating for his length.
4. He's a nice trade chip. The more exposure he gets the more his trade value rises. Not saying we want to trade him, but it's always nice to have. He's got value right now, and it is only going up.
5. He's so quick. (Yes, he does look awkward at times too) This ability to move so well will come in handy in the quick NBA game.
I don't think Tomic will end up being as good as Gasol or a star in the NBA. He could be, but the odds are against it. I'm not expecting it.
I do think he will be a good back up Center for us. A quaility player who adds to our squad. That is my hope, and my honest prediction.
This next season in Spain will be very interesting to watch.
Tomic kind of looks like Gasol or Gasol like, he moves well in the post, and has a soft touch around the basket.
He still doesn't block shots like Gasol or like he should at that height. We all know he needs to bulk up etc.
Please don't expect Tomic to be a Gasol clone.
He's not right now and will probably never be. He's just got a few things that are similar, and that's it.
With that said, I'm very excited about Tomic. Have been all along.
1. He's still improving. This is the most exciting thing. He hasn't reached his ceiling yet. So we really don't know for sure just what he'll pan out to be.
2. We've got nothing to lose with him. He was a second round stash. (i love these types of picks).
3. His size. Always exciting to watch big men prospects. Being a Jazz fan just leaves us salivating for his length.
4. He's a nice trade chip. The more exposure he gets the more his trade value rises. Not saying we want to trade him, but it's always nice to have. He's got value right now, and it is only going up.
5. He's so quick. (Yes, he does look awkward at times too) This ability to move so well will come in handy in the quick NBA game.
I don't think Tomic will end up being as good as Gasol or a star in the NBA. He could be, but the odds are against it. I'm not expecting it.
I do think he will be a good back up Center for us. A quaility player who adds to our squad. That is my hope, and my honest prediction.
This next season in Spain will be very interesting to watch.
I was pleasantly surprised by the kid. His offensive game is nba ready. I thought he rebounded fine. His biggest problem is he needs to get stronger but I can't see why he can't do that in Utah next year. I think the Jazz offense scheme is perfect for him because he can pass and shoot. I saw a little Dirk and Gasol in the kid.
MrBlue
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Are you going to post any highlights?
shadler
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who doesn't get pushed around in the nba? Even gasol still gets pushed around by some of the bigger players out there but the lakers still won. Ak gets pushed around and shoved all the time and he is still here. That is because of how long he is. I only watched a few games of his but being how fast and how much double teams are put on him he is going to help the jazz out. Dwill is going to have fun with this kid and big al in there. I just wish we could get him this year but i am not sure if he will want to come here next year as well.
Gyp Rosetti
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Can anyone find how many shots Gasol block his last year or two for RM? Blocked shot stats seem quite low overseas and I'm curious.
C l u t c H 385
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Just say no to soft euro-trash.