Burying the dumb **** about Clayton Jr not being "athletic"

Handlogten's Heros said:

Ain't worried about the athleticism. The size and his jumper has been getting blocked a bit... so may need to speed up that release.

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I wonder if there is anywhere I can find out who the most blocked (percentage wise) player in the history of the NBA is?

Handlogten's Heros said:

Ain't worried about the athleticism. The size and his jumper has been getting blocked a bit... so may need to speed up that release.

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Yup, lots of new intense pressure on the speed of his release and his handle. Being a rookie isn't easy.

He's at least sufficiently athletic but I get people who have concerns on that piece. It doesn't explode off the screen and he does at least look a bit small out there.

I think his athleticism is fine. That said his rankings in athletic categories should be compared by age. There is a huge difference from 18-23+ in athleticism.

Side note I wish they did regular combines in the NBA. It would be amazing to see the results. Or at least a few simple tests preseason every year that was standardized.

I can't believe there ever was a narrative that he's not athletic. In college he had some incredible finishes around the rim where he hangs in the air for what seems like ages... He kind of reminds me of Jamal Murray in that specific regard.