I get that one too... I think Monta was a better athlete but also was small... 6-3ish with a 6-3ish wingspan. Key is 6-4 and 6-10... but yeah... its not hard to find shoot first pg/small sg types that were mid or busted in addition to the good NBA players like Beal/CJ/Book.
If Walker isnt an elite athlete, how is he one of the best shotblockers in the history of the modern NBA? You cant use your brain to block shots, it's all a function of reaction speed, hand eye coordination, ability to jump off the floor quickly, etc. Walker is combining all those qualities in a very big body, which you could argue makes him an elite athlete.
It's what makes these types of players so hard to scout IMO.
I don't remember this at all. But just based off his Twitter interactions I am positive this is 100% true. lol
Tony has to deal with a lot of rude people who ask dumb questions. I 1000% get where he is coming from. The way some posters on here talk about him is absolutely disgusting as well. Tony is a great dude if you come at him with respect.
I'm not sure but I don't think Tony was ever really "active" here... he drops in once in a while(usually when there are big news around the Jazz), posts a bit and then disappears for the next 3-4-6 months... I don't even think whatever disagreements people had with him is what made him "leave". For example, it seems like the Kessler convos happened in November. Then he has a post about roster building from March... I just doubt his life revolves around this board like all us degenerates' lives do
Lol. No. Very different takes.
Hey! I resemble that remark!I'm not sure but I don't think Tony was ever really "active" here... he drops in once in a while(usually when there are big news around the Jazz), posts a bit and then disappears for the next 3-4-6 months... I don't even think whatever disagreements people had with him is what made him "leave". For example, it seems like the Kessler convos happened in November. Then he has a post about roster building from March... I just doubt his life revolves around this board like all us degenerates' lives do
To me that particular ability is a mix of athleticism, intelligence, and coordination/talent. If you are missing any of these you won't be a great shot blocker most likely. If you have 2 of the 3 you can still be a decent shot blocker, but likely not much more than that on defense. Rudy has all 3 in spades and therefore is transcendent in both blocks and defense in general. That is a generational talent. Walker still remains to be seen as his career progresses, but it looks good so far.
I like Tony and Andy. Love it when they post here and interact directly with the die-hard fans.
And size (height)
Is your definition of athleticism confined to track and field athletes? Or do you recognize hand eye coordination, reaction time, speed of the floor, etc are all functions of athleticism?
Okay, but are professional gamers athletes then?
Yeah, you can actually argue gamers are some of the most impressive athletes because I believe there is actually a huge drop off in your reaction time that makes elite gamers elite as they age more so than sports like basketball/soccer/baseball. Kind of a wild concept, but it's true. Since games are these more static things, reaction speed is a lot more important than any single measure of athleticism in others sports is.Would anyone say baseball players aren't athletes?
Okay, but are professional gamers athletes then?
Eh, can be grouped into athleticism. Because look at AK, fantastic shot Blocker and defender and well under 7 feet.
There is a difference between skills and physical athleticism. Also the debate we were having with Tony was about him being an elite run and jump athlete.
