MVP
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ok big and slow.
Why Enes gets blocked so much
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ok big and slow.
Brown Notes
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It's true that Malone played below the rim better than anyone I have ever seen since but also I doubt Kanter will ever have that killer faceup game or turnaround fade. Even without his explosiveness Karl was quicker than Enes will ever be.
Bump bump move/pass will be his B&B and that is basically what Franklin is describing.
You're deriving Shaq from this quote about Kanter:
Back on point, I think Kanter could have a similar move to the middle that Shaq had. Bump the defender back onto his heels, jump step into the lane, shoot high right hook/push. This is hard for smaller, less powerful double teaming players to block. Kanter's elbows and overall size would be a deterrent. Do you disagree with this about Kanter?
I also think Kanter can spin baseline and hip push defenders out of his way. Refs allow it and it isolates out the help defense. Do you disagree with this for Kanter?
Here's a video of Malone in 1999. He's way more agile than Kanter projects to ever be. Malone could bump elevate over defenders. Kanter is too slow and lacks the leaping ability or body agility to get this shot off. I think he needs one more step towards the middle or basket before shooting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhHf2CPsglE
Watch how Shaq uses his legs and body to contr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fkq7NzglTQ
And here with the bump then move to the middle. Watch that long stride to move into position while using his back to seal away both the off balance defender and Mike Bibby. Shaq was old, slow, and broken, but still used the tools he had left for a high quality shot--footwork and size.
[url[/MEDIA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkuse353dWk[/url]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fkq7NzglTQ
And here with the bump then move to the middle. Watch that long stride to move into position while using his back to seal away both the off balance defender and Mike Bibby. Shaq was old, slow, and broken, but still used the tools he had left for a high quality shot--footwork and size.
[url[/MEDIA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkuse353dWk[/url]
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Listened to Kanter's interview yesterday. He definitely has a good attitude. But if you don't have the tools, hard work will only get you so far. A slow big man who can't jump is like a point guard without quickness or speed. It's the equivalent of Ahearn who can shoot but can't do much else as a point guard. I doubt Ahearn will ever stick in the NBA, but since big men are such a premium, Enes is likely to be a career, third-string backup.
jazzfan1971
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Man, it's been a long time since the Jazz have been fun to watch.
Kanter could do worse than to try to copy the play of both Shaq and Malone. Let him work on all those moves. Maybe he will never get some, so that means he shouldn't try?
If he had to pick one prototype, he's got a better chance of improving his quickness to become more like Malone, than to grow taller to be more like Shaq, although Franklin seems to have put some thought into this, so maybe he is on to something.
I'd also like to see Kanter start raining 3s like Lambeer, and when he is under the basket, learn when to move into the contact, not always trying to avoid it on the shot, take the hit and finish through it, and maybe do more with just one hand , like others have said.
If he had to pick one prototype, he's got a better chance of improving his quickness to become more like Malone, than to grow taller to be more like Shaq, although Franklin seems to have put some thought into this, so maybe he is on to something.
I'd also like to see Kanter start raining 3s like Lambeer, and when he is under the basket, learn when to move into the contact, not always trying to avoid it on the shot, take the hit and finish through it, and maybe do more with just one hand , like others have said.
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Brown Notes
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Enes Kanter and DeAndre Jordan have the exact same no step vert according to DX. 26". 2.5" better than Cousins. Please explain how those guys are held back by an inability to jump.
Jumping speed. Jordan can get up very quickly and Cousins is a giant.
TheSilencer1313
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You can block Kanter all day.... but that doesn't stop him from getting the rebound, pushing you out of the way, and putting it back up in your face.