Rose burst of acceleration is one of the best ever. 1 or 2 more dribbles isn't going to make him slower than Durant. Short distance burst favors smaller players. Srsly LOL if you think Durant is in any way quicker than prime-Rose.
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This could be an overreaction from last nights game, but I'm starting to like the idea of drafting Vonleh. I think he has more defensive potential, is quicker, and better at guarding stretch 4's then Kanter, and can go outside like Kanter can. I just think he's a better overall fit with The jazz and playing next to Favors.
You're simply too narrow minded to see different kinds of quick. Rose takes 3 crossovers is in a low stance that are just fast enough to blow past his defender. Kevin Durant catches it at the top, takes 1 dribble, plants his first foot at the height of the free throw line, his next 5 feet closer and goes airborne. Derrick Rose isn't 7 feet tall and at the same time could win a gymnastic olympic competition against 12 year old chinese kids and can do straight line drives against whoever he likes. He takes longer roads to the basket and while he has more velocity the time span he needs to get to the basket is longer because of that.
Just think about different players and different play styles. Dante Exum has simply a very unique body for a backcourt playmaker. And the similarity is that they attack the basket hard and have a very efficient first step. They just do it in a different way.
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Durant and pre-injuries Rose are unguardable. Keep splitting hairs....
Durant can get to the rim so well because players have to guard his 3pt shot incredibly close. That is why he can blow by his defenders. Rose burns people 1 on 1 despite his defender sagging off a little bit to compensate.
It's not a contest. Derrick Rose is the faster/quicker player. 2 extra dribbles isn't going to change that.
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Durant has an excellent burst of speed and an incredibly long stride.
Besides, "speed" is a relative term. Who is faster RELATIVE to the players guarding him?
Besides, "speed" is a relative term. Who is faster RELATIVE to the players guarding him?
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Rose.
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@Cy..
you've got my attention with Payton. I like everything I can find on him (for a late-first round pick). With a little strength, he should be able to defend any guard, and his athleticism should help him establish an offensive repertoire. If he develops a good set-shot 3, then he'll be a steal that late.
you've got my attention with Payton. I like everything I can find on him (for a late-first round pick). With a little strength, he should be able to defend any guard, and his athleticism should help him establish an offensive repertoire. If he develops a good set-shot 3, then he'll be a steal that late.
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Sweet, excited to see what he can do against Creighton. If he can get out in transition he could torch them.
He is the most "Rondo" of any player in the draft, but w/ better size.
Why add more rounds to NCAA Tourney?
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We shouldn't even have 16 seeds because they have never actually beaten the 1 seed. It is really unnecessary and should just be a rest for the top seeded team.
$$$ and tradition though.
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We shouldn't even have 16 seeds because they have never actually beaten the 1 seed. It is really unnecessary and should just be a rest for the top seeded team.
$$$ and tradition though.