How can you play SF if you can't shoot and only want the ball in the post?
Following potential 2014 draftees
- Thread starter Dr. Jones
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I posted this late last year. Watch it if you've got time. I do believe he's better in transition, and in space, creating for his teammates and scoring off the dribble. I don't think he'll be as effective beating his man in the post in the NBA.
To me he's really dangerous, top of the key, holding the ball. He can pass it. He can dribble, draw 2 defenders and dish it. He also has enough quickness to take it to the hole and finish, or draw the foul.
Happy Birthday! You remember you voicing your intentions to leave Randle as SF alone?
And me + other users promising you multiple reps if you hold your word?
Guess what...
Look at this video below for Randle's SF skills. He likes to handle the ball in transition, in the open court. He likes to create for himself and his teammates, and to me he is most dangerous holding the ball top of the key and making plays:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqhuK___3PA
- 0.09min, right elbow, spin move into the lane, pass out to a wide open 3pt shooter
- 0.22min, knocks down open 3pt top of the circle
- 0.29min, top of the 3pt line, drive, spin into the lane, kicks out to the corder for a wide open 3pt shot
- 0.56min, started again, top of the 3pt line, hesitation dribble into the paint, easy lay in
- 1.41min, receives the ball top of the 3pt line, quick dribble and pull up jumper top of the key
- 2.24min, receives the ball in transition, top of 3pt line, dribbled down the lane and slams it
- 2.45min, dribbles in transition into the painted area, quick dish out to the shooter who took a quick dribble and scores
Keep in mind this is only off of highlights of just 1 game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqhuK___3PA
- 0.09min, right elbow, spin move into the lane, pass out to a wide open 3pt shooter
- 0.22min, knocks down open 3pt top of the circle
- 0.29min, top of the 3pt line, drive, spin into the lane, kicks out to the corder for a wide open 3pt shot
- 0.56min, started again, top of the 3pt line, hesitation dribble into the paint, easy lay in
- 1.41min, receives the ball top of the 3pt line, quick dribble and pull up jumper top of the key
- 2.24min, receives the ball in transition, top of 3pt line, dribbled down the lane and slams it
- 2.45min, dribbles in transition into the painted area, quick dish out to the shooter who took a quick dribble and scores
Keep in mind this is only off of highlights of just 1 game.
seattlejazzfan
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seattlejazzfan
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kkk and I agree on Randle, but we disagree on position. I agree with you that he's a PF all the way. But again, whether he's a SF or a PF, if he's the best guy, you just take him and worry PT later.
I'm honestly excited to see how the rest of the tourney plays out. If Kentucky wins a chip and as a consequence some GM is willing to overlook Randle's glaring weaknesses and trust that he'll develop all those skills from scratch. And accept he'll never play adequate defense. If he can surpass Embiid, Parker and Exum?
Who plays the wildcard Exum as you guys look at it.
What happens with Embiid's back and ankle?
A-Train (old)
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Park Bites
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my crystal ball says the jazz will get the second pick and draft Parker.
A-Train (old)
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Jazz end up with the #5 pick.
Wiggins, Parker, Embiid, and Randle are all gone.
This is essentially worse case scenario, but who do we take?
Exum? Gordon? Smart?
Wiggins, Parker, Embiid, and Randle are all gone.
This is essentially worse case scenario, but who do we take?
Exum? Gordon? Smart?
Pretty sure everyone else except Cy would pick Exum in that scenario.