Following potential 2014 draftees
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfZ616S3Zs#t=179
JG "Five years from now where do you see yourself"
JP "Hopefully playing basketball somewhere, if not in the NBA somewhere"
With this kids talents he should be saying, Allstar! Winning a title! Not hope I have a job.
JG "Five years from now where do you see yourself"
JP "Hopefully playing basketball somewhere, if not in the NBA somewhere"
With this kids talents he should be saying, Allstar! Winning a title! Not hope I have a job.
Thee Jazz Fan
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Unless of course money is an issue. Hope not in that scenario.
There's also a definition issue. What does "passion for the game" mean from one person to the next.
For me it's about dedicating yourself to the game.. being first to practice and last to leave. To go hard every possession on both ends of the floor. To take winning... and losing.. very seriously. To hold your teammates accountable and do so with respect to the game.
It IS possible for someone to be passionate about the game and still play soft... by someone else's definition.
Neither is right or wrong, but it's definitely a subjective thing.
For me it's about dedicating yourself to the game.. being first to practice and last to leave. To go hard every possession on both ends of the floor. To take winning... and losing.. very seriously. To hold your teammates accountable and do so with respect to the game.
It IS possible for someone to be passionate about the game and still play soft... by someone else's definition.
Neither is right or wrong, but it's definitely a subjective thing.
It's his schtik... he carries the humility card too far to the point it's contrived, imo.
Thee Jazz Fan
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Hopefully he's just conveying his love of b-ball, but that is a weird answer.
Btw, my concern on Randle is his athleticism. Most rave that he is very athletic for a 6'9 250lb guy but I'm not seeing him showing it that well in in-game action like I'd like.
He is someone who definitely has a passion for the game. Works his butt off.. never satisfied with himself and wants to make the competition cry real tears.
So my potential red flag for him is just that.. otherwise he is the full package.
He is someone who definitely has a passion for the game. Works his butt off.. never satisfied with himself and wants to make the competition cry real tears.
So my potential red flag for him is just that.. otherwise he is the full package.
Like I said it's his schtik. I doubt he'll ever come off as even borderline cocky/confident. He wants his persona to be quietly going out and being an all star and a player kids can look up to.. that's his thing. And it is possible that it could hold him back, at least slightly, from reaching his full potential... because anyone that's played professional sports knows there's a whole lot of mental to the game and you often times really need that edginess.
Thee Jazz Fan
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Just watched the video, and I think I'm right. Some guys don't buy Ito there own hype, and sounds like Parker is one. Think he'll be fine.
Thee Jazz Fan
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*into*